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Lincoln Aviator: Exhaust System - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Catalytic Converter LH

Removal

NOTE: If the catalytic converter is not being replaced, the HO2S and the catalyst monitor sensor do not need to be removed from the catalytic converter. Disconnecting the electrical connectors is still necessary.

NOTE: The exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter is a 2-piece assembly. The LH and RH converters can be serviced separately as needed.

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
    Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  1. Remove the LH side exhaust flexible pipe.
    Refer to: Exhaust Flexible Pipe (309-00A Exhaust System - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).

  1. On both sides.
    • Remove the wheel arch liner to front subframe retainers.
  1. Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.
  1. Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.
    • Remove the nut.
    • Remove the pin-type retainers and the steering shield from the RH subframe.
  1. Remove the bolt and position the RH underbody shield aside.
  1. Remove the bolt and position the LH underbody shield aside.
    • Remove the nut.
    • Remove the pin-type retainers and the steering shield from the LH subframe.
  1. Loosen the middle subframe bolts.

    • Support the rear of the subframe with adjustable jack stands.

    • NOTICE: Only use hand tools when removing rear subframe bolts.

      Loosen the rear subframe bolts.
    • Lower the subframe.
  1. Position an adjustable jack stand under the transmission crossmember.
  1. Remove and discard the transmission crossmember bolts.
  1. Lower the jack stand 32 mm(1.25in).
  1. Remove the LH catalytic converter nuts and discard.
  1. Remove the bracket studs and nuts. Remove the LH catalytic converter from the vehicle.
  1. Clean and inspect the studs and the gasket surface, replace the studs if necessary.
    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Installation

  1. Clean all exhaust connections before reassembly.

  1. NOTE: Make sure that new gasket is installed.

    Install the exhaust gasket.

  1. NOTE: The studs and nuts are only finger tight in this step.

    Install the catalytic converter and bracket studs and nuts.

  1. NOTE: Make sure that new nuts are installed.

    Install the LH catalytic converter nuts.
    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
  1. Tighten the catalyst assembly bracket studs and nuts.
    Torque:
       Studs:   18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
       Nuts:   18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
  1. Raise the transmission and crossmember.

  1. NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

    Install the transmission crossmember bolts.
    Torque: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm)

  1. NOTICE: Only use hand tools when installing rear subframe bolts.

    NOTE: Make sure that new bolts are installed.

    Raise the rear of the front subframe and install the bolts.
    Torque: 52 lb.ft (70 Nm)
  1. Install the middle subframe bolts.
    Torque: 195 lb.ft (265 Nm)
    • Install the steering shield and the pin-type retainers at the LH subframe.
    • Install the nut.
  1. Position the LH underbody shield back and install the bolt..
    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
  1. Position the RH underbody shield back and install the bolt.
    Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
    • Install the steering shield and pin-type retainers at the RH subframe.
    • Install the nut.
  1. Connect the HO2S electrical connector.
  1. Connect the HO2S electrical connector.

  1. On both sides.
    • Install the wheel arch liner to front subframe retainers.
  1. Install the LH side exhaust flexible pipe.
    Refer to: Exhaust Flexible Pipe - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) (309-00B Exhaust System - 3.0L EcoBoost – Hybrid (BQ), Removal and Installation).
  1. Check the exhaust system for leaks.

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REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).   Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart Module   DTC Description Action   DDM B118C:11 Left Blind Spot Warning Indicator: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test D   DDM B118C:15 Left Blind Spot Warning Indicator: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test C   DDM B118C:15 Left Blind Spot Warning Indicator: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   PDM B118D:11 Right Blind Spot Warning Indicator: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test D   PDM B118D:15 Right Blind Spot Warning Indicator: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test C   PDM B118D:15 Right Blind Spot Warning Indicator: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   SODL B11D6:11 Driver Display Alert LED: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test V   SODL B11D6:15 Driver Display Alert LED: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test V   SODL U0100:00 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A": No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test G   SODL U0101:00 Lost Communication with TCM: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test G   SODL U0121:00 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A": No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test O   SODL U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test P   SODL U0146:00 Lost Communication With Serial Data Gateway "A": No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test H   SODL U0151:00 Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test Q   SODL U0155:00 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test R   SODL U0199:00 Lost Communication With "Door Control Module A": No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test I   SODL U0232:00 Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "A": No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test S   SODL U0232:87 Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "A": Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test S   SODL U0401:86 Invalid Data Received from ECM/PCM A: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test M   SODL U0402:86 Invalid Data Received from TCM: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test M   SODL U0415:86 Invalid Data Received from Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A": Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test T   SODL U049A:86 Invalid Data Received From "Door Control Module A": Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test M   SODL U0533:62 Invalid Data Received From Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "A": Signal Compare Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test U   SODL U2100:00 Initial Configuration Not Complete: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test N   SODL U2101:00 Control Module Configuration Incompatible: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test N   SODL U2300:55 Central Configuration: Not Configured   GO to Pinpoint Test N   SODL U3000:44 Control Module: Data Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test K   SODL U3000:45 Control Module: Program Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test K   SODL U3000:46 Control Module: Calibration/Parameter Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test K   SODL U3000:49 Control Module: Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test K   SODL U3002:62 Vehicle Identification Number: Signal Compare Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test N   SODR B11D6:11 Driver Display Alert LED: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test V   SODR B11D6:15 Driver Display Alert LED: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test V   SODR U0100:00 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A": No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test G   SODR U0101:00 Lost Communication with TCM: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test G   SODR U0121:00 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A": No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test O   SODR U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test P   SODR U0146:00 Lost Communication With Serial Data Gateway "A": No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test H   SODR U0151:00 Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test Q   SODR U0155:00 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test R   SODR U0200:00 Lost Communication With "Door Control Module B": No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test J   SODR U0233:00 Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "B": No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test S   SODR U0233:87 Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "B": Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test S   SODR U0401:86 Invalid Data Received from ECM/PCM A: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test M   SODR U0402:86 Invalid Data Received from TCM: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test M   SODR U0415:86 Invalid Data Received from Anti-Lock 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