:  May 11, 2004








. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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  : Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

. Remove the transmission crossmember.

. Release the RH rear HO2S wiring harness.
  Disconnect the electrical connector.




. Disconnect the catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold.
  Remove and discard the 2 bolts.




. Remove the catalytic converter.
  Remove the 2 nuts.
  Discard the gasket.

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  Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Using the special tool, remove both HO2S from the catalytic converter.



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  : Make sure the anti-seize compound does not contact the HO2S tip.

Using the special tool, install the HO2S to the catalytic converter and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
  Clean the components.
  Apply an anti-seize compound to the thread of the HO2S.

. Position the catalytic converter to the front muffler.
  Clean the components.
  Install a new gasket.
  Tighten the nuts to 55 Nm (40 lb.ft).

. Position the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold.
  Clean the components.
  Tighten the new bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb.ft).

. Install the transmission crossmember.

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  : Make sure the H02S wiring harness is not twisted more than 180 degrees and is not in contact with either the exhaust or driveshaft.

Connect the HO2S electrical connector.
  Attach the HO2S wiring harness.

. Connect the battery ground cable.