Catalytic converter removal

2004 CADILLAC SRX

9,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

RAYMOND MORSE

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The catalytic converter is welded to the exhaust manifold and very little room to unbolt manifold. Do you have to pull engine or raise body up to get room to remove bolt?

Feb 10, 2018 at 4:40 AM

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KASEKENNY

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You do not have to pull the engine or body in order to get this out as it is tight but can be done.

So, I am attaching the info below on how to remove this.

Here are a couple guides that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/catalytic-converter-replacement

Please see the info attached for the exact steps. Please run through this and let us know what questions you have.

Thanks

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May 16, 2022 at 6:36 PM