How do I remove and install a catalytic converter?

To remove the catalytic converter, open the hood and spray the upper exhaust pipe-to-exhaust manifold flange nuts with penetrating oil. Let it sit and remove the nuts. Raise the vehicle and support it on jackstands. Disconnect the downstream oxygen sensor and, if applicable, the upstream sensor if it is installed in the exhaust pipe rather than the manifold. Remove the two bolts/nuts that attach the exhaust pipe behind the catalytic converter to the resonator pipe flange. Finally, remove the catalytic converter and discard the old flange gaskets.

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Saturn Ion 3Way Catalytic Convertor Assembly (W/Exhaust Manifold Pip
Part Number: 22970504
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- Other Name: Converter Assembly, 3Way Catalytic (W/Exhaust Manifold Pip; Catalytic Converter, Converter & Pipe
- Replaces: 22703213, 15873731, 15247469
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Saturn Ion | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, REDLINE 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.2L
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Saturn Ion 3Way Catalytic Convertor Assembly (W/Exhaust Manifold Pip
Part Number: 22970501
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- Other Name: Converter Assembly, 3Way Catalytic (W/Exhaust Manifold Pip; Catalytic Converter, Converter & Pipe
- Replaces: 15247472
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Saturn Ion | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, REDLINE 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Saturn Ion 3Way Catalytic Convertor Assembly (W/Exhaust Manifold Pip
Part Number: 22970502
$888.89 MSRP: $1328.03
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- Other Name: Converter Assembly, 3Way Catalytic (W/Exhaust Manifold Pip; Catalytic Converter, Converter & Pipe
- Replaces: 25832162, 15806265
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Saturn Ion | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, REDLINE 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.2L
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Saturn Ion 3Way Catalytic Convertor Assembly (W/ Exhaust Manifold P
Part Number: 20889270
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- Other Name: Converter Assembly, 3Way Catalytic (W/ Exhaust Manifold P; Converter & Pipe
- Replaces: 15873413
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Saturn Ion | REDLINE 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.0L
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Saturn Ion 3Way Catalytic Convertor Assembly (W/Exhaust Manifold Pip
Part Number: 22970503
$1207.23 MSRP: $1808.19
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- Other Name: Converter Assembly, 3Way Catalytic (W/Exhaust Manifold Pip; Catalytic Converter, Converter & Pipe
- Replaces: 25832163, 15806266
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Saturn Ion | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, REDLINE 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.2L
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Saturn Ion 3Way Catalytic Convertor Assembly (W/Exhaust Manifold Pip
Part Number: 22970500
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- Other Name: Converter Assembly, 3Way Catalytic (W/Exhaust Manifold Pip; Catalytic Converter, Converter & Pipe
- Replaces: 22695582, 15247471
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Saturn Ion | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, REDLINE 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.4L
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Saturn Ion 3Way Catalytic Convertor Assembly (W/ Exhaust Manifold P
Part Number: 20889269
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- Other Name: Converter Assembly, 3Way Catalytic (W/ Exhaust Manifold P; Catalytic Converter, Converter & Pipe
- Replaces: 15147065
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Saturn Ion | REDLINE 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.0L
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Saturn Ion 3Way Catalytic Convertor Assembly (W/ Exhaust Manifold P
Part Number: 20889271
$715.02
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Converter Assembly, 3Way Catalytic (W/ Exhaust Manifold P
- Replaces: 22719469
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004 Saturn Ion | REDLINE 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.0L
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Saturn Ion 3Way Catalytic Convertor Assembly (W/Exhaust Manifold Pip
Part Number: 22970505
$1510.88 MSRP: $2266.18
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Converter Assembly, 3Way Catalytic (W/Exhaust Manifold Pip; Catalytic Converter, Converter & Pipe
- Replaces: 15873732, 15247470, 22703214
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Saturn Ion | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, REDLINE 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.2L
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Saturn Ion 3-Way Catalytic Convertor Assembly (W/ Exhaust Manifold Pipe)
Part Number: 10380632
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Converter Asm,3Way Catalytic (W/ Exhaust Manifold Pipe) ; Converter, Catalytic Converter; Catalytic Converter, Converter & Pipe
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2004 Saturn Ion | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, REDLINE 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.2L
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Saturn Ion 3Way Catalytic Convertor Assembly (W/ Exhaust Manifold P
Part Number: 22695583
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Converter Assembly, 3Way Catalytic (W/ Exhaust Manifold P; Catalytic Converter, Converter & Pipe
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Saturn Ion | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, REDLINE 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.2L
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Saturn Ion 3Way Catalytic Convertor Assembly (W/ Exhaust Manifold P
Part Number: 22712597
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Converter Assembly, 3Way Catalytic (W/ Exhaust Manifold P; Catalytic Converter, Converter & Pipe
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Saturn Ion | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, REDLINE 2 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.2L

Saturn Ion Catalytic Converter Parts Questions & Experts Answers

3Way Catalytic Convertor Assembly (W/Exhaust Manifold Pip
22970505
Q: How do I remove and install a catalytic converter?
A: To remove the catalytic converter, open the hood and spray the upper exhaust pipe-to-exhaust manifold flange nuts with penetrating oil. Let it sit and remove the nuts. Raise the vehicle and support it on jackstands. Disconnect the downstream Oxygen Sensor and, if applicable, the upstream sensor if it is installed in the exhaust pipe rather than the manifold. Remove the two bolts/nuts that attach the exhaust pipe behind the catalytic converter to the resonator pipe flange. Finally, remove the catalytic converter and discard the old flange gaskets.

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