Mike Bonanni posted on March 11, 2009 22:00
Installation
Estimated Install Time = 2-4 hours
Difficulty = Moderate
Tools Needed:
Floor Jack
Jack Stands (4)
14mm socket
Ratchet
Extensions (Approx. 24" worth)
Breaker Bar
Socket Flex Adapter
14mm, 22mm, 16mm wrenches
Penetrating Oil
Rubber Mallet
Step 1:
Using the floor jack, raise one side of the car off the ground and place jack stands under safe point. Repeat for other side. The car should be supported by the jack stands with all four wheels off the ground. Lift the car high enough to be able to lay underneath it.
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Step 2:
Using the 14mm socket and ratchet, remove the two bolts connecting each catalytic converter to the y-pipe. |
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Step 3:
Using the 14mm socket and ratchet, remove the two bolts connecting the y-pipe to the muffler section. Remove the y-pipe and set aside. |
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Step 4:
Un-plug the o2 sensor from the harness it is connected to. |
Step: 4.5: Using the 22mm wrench, remove the o2 sensors from the catalytic converters and set aside.
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Step 5:
Using the 14mm socket and ratchet, remove the four bolts connecting the cross brace to the catalytic converters and transmission. Set the brace and bolts aside. |