Removal Procedure

Open the hood.
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the exhaust muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (L5Q) , and Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LV7) .
Remove the front compartment insulator. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .
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Remove the catalytic converter mounting nut (1).
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Loosen the catalytic converter bracket bolts (1).
Lower the vehicle.
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Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor 1 connector.
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Remove the catalytic converter heat shield bolts (1) and remove the catalytic converter heat shield.
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Remove the catalytic converter nuts (1).
Remove the catalytic converter (2) and gasket.
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Remove the lower right side stud bolt (1) from the cylinder head assembly.
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Remove the catalytic converter from the vehicle.