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Catalytic Converter: Removal

    CAUTION: When repairing the exhaust system or removing exhaust components, disconnect the heated oxygen sensors at the wiring harness to prevent damage to the sensors and harness.
    1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle; refer to JACKING & HOISTING .
    3. CAUTION: When repairing the exhaust system or removing exhaust components, disconnect the heated oxygen sensors at the wiring harness to prevent damage to the sensors and harness.
    1. Disconnect the downstream catalyst monitor sensor (CMS) electrical connector.
  4. Disconnect the converter from the exhaust manifold.
    • Remove the nuts.
    • Discard the gasket.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Converter From Exhaust Manifold
    G01372669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the converter from the muffler inlet pipe.
    • Remove the nuts.
    • Discard the gasket.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Converter From Muffler Inlet Pipe
    G01372670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the crossmember.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the crossmember.
    Fig 3: Removing Crossmember
    G01372671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the three way catalyst.
    1. Remove the bracket bolts.
    2. Remove the three way catalyst.
    Fig 4: Removing Three Way Catalyst
    G01372672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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