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Catalytic Converter Replacement 0.8L

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Hot Exhaust System Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1230395  Size: SH

    Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

  1. Remove the nuts (1).
  2. Remove the gasket (2).
  3. Remove the front exhaust pipe from the pup-up catalytic converter.
  4. Inspect the gasket for damage or leakage.

  5. Object Number: 1202092  Size: SH
  6. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  7. Disconnect the oxygen sensor (O2S) connector.
  8. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
  9. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Removal .

  10. Object Number: 1202724  Size: SH
  11. Remove the bolts securing the pup-up catalytic convertor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1225442  Size: SH
  1. Install the pup-up catalytic convertor to exhaust manifold (1).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25-35 N·m (18-25 lb ft).

  3. Install exhaust manifold (1). Refer to Exhaust Manifold Installation .

  4. Object Number: 1202092  Size: SH
  5. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.
  6. Connect the oxygen sensor (O2S) connector.
  7. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 1225448  Size: SH
  9. Position the gasket between to the front exhaust pipe.
  10. Install the front exhaust pipe to the pup-up catalytic convertor (1).
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25-35 N·m (18-25 lb ft).

Catalytic Converter Replacement 1.0L

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1230395  Size: SH

    Caution: While engine is operating, the exhaust system will become extremely hot. To prevent burns avoid contacting a hot exhaust system.

    Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

  1. Remove the front exhaust pipe nuts (1).
  2. Remove the gasket (2).
  3. Remove the front exhaust pipe from the pup-up catalytic convertor.
  4. Inspect the gasket for damage or leak.

  5. Object Number: 1240588  Size: SH
  6. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  7. Disconnect oxygen sensor (O2S) connector.
  8. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.
  9. Remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Removal .

  10. Object Number: 1240823  Size: SH
  11. Remove the pup-up catalytic convertor bolts.
  12. Remove the pup-up catalytic convertor from the exhaust manifold.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1240824  Size: SH
  1. Install the pup-up catalytic convertor to the exhaust manifold.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25-35 N·m (18-25 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1240588  Size: SH
  3. Install the exhaust manifold bolts and nuts. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Installation .
  4. Install the heat shield bolts to the exhaust manifold.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 8-12 N·m (71-106 lb in).

  6. Connect the oxygen sensor (02S) connector.
  7. Install the air cleaner assembly.

  8. Object Number: 1225448  Size: SH
  9. Position the gasket and install the front exhaust pipe to the pup-up catalytic convertor (1).
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25-35 N·m (18-25 lb ft).