Three Way Catalyst: Removal and Installation [VQ40DE]: Removal
WARNING:
Perform the work when the exhaust and cooling system have cooled sufficiently.
- Remove the front wheel and tire. Refer to WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY: ROTATION .
- Remove the mudguard and front fender protector. Refer to FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the exhaust manifold cover bolts.
- Remove the center exhaust tube, main muffler and front exhaust tube. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM: EXPLODED VIEW .
- Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor 1 harness connector.
- Remove the three way catalyst nuts and remove the three way catalyst.
- Remove the air fuel ratio sensor 1 using Tool, if necessary.
Tool number : KV991J0050 (J-44626)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage air fuel ratio sensor 1.CAUTION: Discard any air fuel ratio sensor 1 which has been dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m (19.7 in) onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor; replace with a new sensor.