2010 Dodge Grand Caravan Catalytic Converter, Exhaust Manifold, Exhaust Hanger, Exhaust Pipe

Catalytic Converter, Exhaust Manifold, Exhaust Pipe Installation and Repair Tips for 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan

• Q:

  How to Remove the Exhaust Pipe on 3.3/3.8L Engines on 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?

  A:

  To eliminate the exhaust crossover pipe on 3.3/3.8L engines, disconnect the negative battery cable, remove fasteners from the left bank manifold and raise the vehicle. Access right bank fasteners through left wheel opening and catalytic converter tunnel and remove crossover pipe and discard gaskets.
• Q:

  How to Remove and Replace an Exhaust Manifold for Right on 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?

  A:

  To replace the exhaust manifold, put it on the cylinder head and tighten the center runner bolts to 2.8 Nm. Attach the crossover pipe using a new gasket, tighten to 41 Nm. Install remaining bolts, heat shield, oxygen sensors and catalytic converter pipe then reconnect battery.
• Q:

  How to Remove the Catalytic Converter from a 3.3/3.8L Engine on 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan?

  A:

  In removing the catalytic converter of a 3.3/3.8L engine, the first thing is to loosen the clamp and then remove the muffler and resonator attached to the catalytic converter pipe. Then disconnect downstream oxygen sensor. The next steps involve dismantling the bolts that hold the catalytic converter to the exhaust manifold then the converter and gasket.