Converter, Catalytic: Removal: 3.2L: Notes
FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the lower engine belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL
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- Disconnect the upstream (1) and down stream oxygen sensor harness connectors (2).
- Separate the cross-under pipe (4) from the front catalytic converter.
- Remove the converter to support bracket bolt (2).
- Remove the catalytic converter to cylinder head flange upper bolts (1).
- Remove the catalytic converter (3) by lifting and sliding the flange up and away from the cylinder head.
- If required, remove the oxygen sensors.