1996 Other Mercury Models catalytic converter [right side] r

1996 MERCURY
930,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAN RAPOSA
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right side cat needs replacement, studs are rotten, does fender inner wall need to be removed, what is best method for this replacement
Jul 8, 2010 at 5:52 AM
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best thing is if you ahve torch heat the nuts on teh studs to get them off. If they brak then you'll have to pull the exaust manifold off. You should be able to get it off without pulling the fenderwell.
Jul 16, 2010 at 1:07 PM
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