Converter, Catalytic: Removal: 5.7L
CAUTION:
When separating the catalytic converters from the manifolds, disconnect the oxygen sensor connectors. Allowing the catalytic converters to hang from the oxygen sensor wires damages the harness or sensors.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE
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- Saturate all exhaust bolts and nuts with Mopar® Rust Penetrant. Allow five minutes for penetration.
- Disconnect the oxygen sensor wire harness connectors.
- Remove the catalytic converter to manifold heat shield nuts (1) and remove the heat shield.
- Remove the catalytic converter to manifold flange nuts (1) and separate the catalytic converters from the exhaust manifolds.
- Remove the front exhaust pipe band clamps (2) on the exhaust pipe/muffler and resonator assembly (1).
- Separate the muffler and resonator assembly from the catalytic converters.
- Remove the catalytic converters.
