Catalytic Converter System
DTC Troubleshooting
DTC P0420: Catalytic System Efficiency
Below Threshold
NOTE: lf some of the DTCS listed below are stored at
the same time as DTC P0420, troubleshoot those DTCS
first, then recheck for DTC P0420.
P0137, P0138: Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor(secondary HO2S) (Sensor 2)
P0141: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) heater
1. Reset the ECM {see page 1'l-4}, then continue to
step 2 through 5 to reset the readiness code.
2. Start the engine. Hold the engine at 3,000 rpm with
no load (in neutral) untilthe radiator fan comes on.
Drive for about l0 minutes without stopping. Your
speeo can vary.
With the transmission in 4th gear, drive at a steady
speed between 50 62 mph (80-'100 km/h) for
30 seconds.
Repeat step 4 three times. Between each repetition,
close the throttle completely for 1 2 seconds. lf
the engine is stopped during this part of the
procedure, repeat steps 3, 4 and 5.
Check for a Temporary DTC with the scan tool.
Does the scan tool indicate Temporaty DTC
P0420?
YES Check the TWC. lf necessary, replace the
TWC.I
NO Check for readiness code completion. lfthe
readiness is complete, it was a interminent failure,
and the system is OK at this time. lf the readiness
code is incomplete, repeat steps 2 through 5.1
4.
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Manual Transmission
Transmission Removal (cont'd)
15. Remove the transmission mount bracket (A) and
transmission mounting bolt (B).
Remove the air cleaner bracket {C).
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely
supponed.
Drain the transmission fluid. Reinstall the drain bolt
with a new washer (see page 13-3).
Remove the splash shield.
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18.
19.
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13-6
20.
21.
22.
23.
Remove the three way catalytic converter (TWC)
assembly (see step 30 on page 5-5)
Remove the driveshafts (see page 16-3).
Remove the intermediate shaft {see page 16-19).
Remove the front engine mount bracket mounting
bolt.
Remove the three bolts securing the transmission
rear mounI.
24.
Manual Transmission
Transmission Installation (cont'dl
'10. Installthe three rear mounting bolls for the
transmission rear mount.
59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m,43 tbf.ft)
Loosely tighten the front engine mount bracket
mounting bolt.
11.
12.
t5.
14.
Install the intermediate shaft (see page 16-24).
Installthe drivershafts (see page 16-17).
lnstall the three way catalytic converter (TWC)
assembly (see step 17 on page 5-12).
10 x 1.25 mm
13-10
6x1.0mm12Nm
15.Install the transmission mount bracket (A) and the
transmission mounting bolt {B).
12 x 1.25 mm54 N.m {5.5 ksf.m, 40lbf.ft)
12x 1.25 nn54 N.m(5.5 kgf.m,40 tbt.ft)
16.
17.
/t':::= 12 x 1.25 mm-) 54 N.m(5.5 kgf.m,40 tbf.ftl
Install the air cleaner bracket (C).
Install the two upper transmission mounting bolts.
12 x 1.25 mrn64 N.m (6.5 kgt.m,47 lbf.ftl
18. Remove the engine hanger and special tool from
engrne.
