The catalytic converter collects the exhaust dissipate from the engine and reduces as many pollutants as doable.
Instructions
1. Hoist the Vibe's rear point with a floor jack and bedding it on jack stands. The catalytic converter looks much the same to the muffler, nevertheless is located closer to the engine.
The converter on a Vibe is bolted to the exhaust manifold, on the contrary welded to the exhaust cylinder. Provided you must to alternate the converter on your Vibe, caution in cutting and welding is imperative. Please sign that federal principle mandates an lenghty warranty on all exhaust components, so it may be easier and cheaper To possess the converter replaced professionally. The method can besides vary enormously depending on the imitation year.
2. Use penetrating oil to the nuts and studs connecting the converter to the exhaust manifold.
3. Unscrew and remove the nuts on the front exhaust flange with your wrench and separate the front end from the exhaust manifold.
4. Dress in long-sleeved, flame retardant clothing, along with a full protective welder's mask, and cut the rear end of the catalytic converter from the Vibe's exhaust pipe using an acetylene cutting torch.
5. Install the replacement converter to the exhaust flange using the nuts and your wrench.
6. Weld the catalytic converter onto the rear exhaust pipe with your welding torch.
7. Lower the car off the jack stands once the weld is cool and solid.
