What does the second catalytic converter do?
Cars with Two In-Line Catalytic Coverters The first converter breaks down the exhaust as normal, while the second acts both as a filter for tiny particles and a pump which releases a chemical mixture that further reduces any harmful gases which may have escaped the first converter.
Are catalytic converters connected to exhaust pipe?
Exhaust pipes connect the exhaust manifold to the catalytic converter and the catalytic converter to the muffler. The exhaust pipe routes harmful exhaust gas away from the engine, through the catalytic converter and muffler, and out the tail pipe.
What is the difference between exhaust manifold and catalytic converter?
The exhaust manifold refers to the manifold of tubes that connect from each piston, and bring the exhaust together to the main exhaust pipe. The catalytic converter is mounted on the main exhaust pipe further down.
How do you replace a catalytic converter in a Toyota Camry?
Spray penetrating oil onto each exhaust bolt. Use a deep 14mm socket to remove the two upper bolts on the front exhaust pipe. Remove the two 14mm bolts on the rear pipe. Remove the two 14mm bolts from the upper back-side of the exhaust pipe. (Refer to Figure 3.) Figure 3. This shows all the mounting locations on the catalytic converter pipe.
How do you remove a catalytic converter from a car?
Use a deep 14mm socket to remove the two upper bolts on the front exhaust pipe. Remove the two 14mm bolts on the rear pipe. Remove the two 14mm bolts from the upper back-side of the exhaust pipe. (Refer to Figure 3.) Figure 3. This shows all the mounting locations on the catalytic converter pipe. Figure 4. Remove the 14mm bolts on the front pipe.
Is the catalytic converter part of the exhaust system?
Benjamin Jerew is an ASE-certified Master Automobile Technician with over a decade of experience in auto repair, maintenance, and diagnosis. The catalytic converter is part of the exhaust system, processing all exhaust leaving the engine before it can escape into the atmosphere.
What makes the Check Engine light come on on a Toyota Camry?
I have a 2001 Toyota Camry LE, 4 Cyl with 125K miles and I’m going on my fifth (that’s right 5) catalytic converter. I bought the car used from a dealer and a short time later the Check Engine Light came on (42K mi.). The dealer said it was the catalytic converter and replaced it under warranty.