Main Converter

REMOVAL:


1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

2. Remove engine under covers.

3. Remove front exhaust pipe.

4. Disconnect main oxygen sensor connector.

5. Disconnect sub oxygen sensor on CA models.

Converter Stay:

6. Remove two bolts, two nuts and converter stay.

Converter Removal And Installation:

7. Remove three bolts, two nuts, converter, gasket, retainer and cushion.

8. Remove eight bolts and two heat insulators from converter.


INSTALLATION:

Converter Heat Insulators:

1. Install two heat insulators to new converter with eight bolts.

Gasket, Retainer And Cushion:

2. Place cushion, retainer and a new gasket on converter.

3. Install converter with the three bolts and two new nuts.
Torque Value: 21 ft.lb (29 Nm)

Converter Stay:

4. Install converter stay with two bolts and two nuts.
Torque Value: 31 ft.lb (42 Nm)

5. Connect oxygen sensor connectors.

6. Install front exhaust pipe.

7. Install engine under covers.

9. Connect negative battery terminal.