Q: How to service the catalytic converter, including the replacement of the muffler and tailpipe on Buick LeSabre?
A: The Catalytic Converter necessitates the need for changing the Muffler and tailpipe as a whole unit. The process should be started with the Oxygen Sensor (H02S1) removal. Support the converter, then remove the front pipe to Catalytic Converter nuts, next the intermediate pipe hangers at body mounts with the others (rear hanger) at tailpipe to chassis mount. Then, the exhaust system should be removed from the vehicle. In case of installation, support the exhaust system at the converter and align it to the under body of the vehicle. Install the converter to the front pipe flange and tighten the nuts on the converter studs. Attach the center Exhaust Hanger to the underbody and the rear Exhaust Hanger to the rear compartment rail. The front pipe to converter nuts then are to be tightened to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.), and finally the Oxygen Sensor h02s1plug in.
Q: How to replace the catalytic converter heat shield on Buick Park Avenue?
A: Begin heat shield repair by removing the exhaust system and protecting eyes before drilling rivets. Drilling through the rivets at the heat shield's center allows you to disengage it from the retaining stud by pulling downward until you can slide it to the left and remove it from beneath the oxygen sensor wiring harness heat shield. Operation begins with heat shield placement to the right side under oxygen sensor wiring harness shield before pushing upward onto the retaining stud until holes on shield match floor panel holes. Install both the oxygen sensor wiring harness heat shield and Catalytic Converter heat shield directly to the floor panel one at a time by using a rivet gun for their single rivet then keep installing other rivets before reinstalling the exhaust system.
Q: How to replace the oxidation catalytic converter on Buick Lucerne?
A: Begin by raising and supporting the vehicle before starting Catalytic Converter replacement work. The cut point should be marked on the converter outlet pipe at 36 mm (1.4 in) distance behind the oxidation Catalytic Converter weld. Use wrenches to cut through the converter outlet pipe at your specified mark and disconnect the oxidation Catalytic Converter to Muffler assembly nuts. You must pull the Muffler assembly backward to free up space before removing the oxidation Catalytic Converter from the vehicle while discarding the gasket. When installing the system users should slide the 2 service clamps onto the oxidation Catalytic Converter outlet pipe but should avoid tightening the clamp. A fresh gasket must be placed between the two catalytic converters and the exhaust system may need minor adjustment for proper fitting between the Catalytic Converter and Muffler assembly. After installing the oxidation converter between the Muffler and three-way converter, torque its nuts to 47 nm (35 lb ft). Position the clamps along the Catalytic Converter output pipe's middle section with opposite facing directions and keep them as close together as possible. Check the alignment of the oxidation Catalytic Converter with the Muffler assembly while tightening the clamps to 54 nm (40 lb ft). Drop the vehicle to the ground then conduct an exhaust leak inspection.