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Originally Posted by jiggap6199
hey i bought the megan racing test pipes but i couldnt get the top bolts on the cats off on each side...can you help me with how to take them off?
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Yeah: Its a bugger!!! But you need to really soak the bolts with PB blaster or equivalent and it is hard to get it on those top bolts on both sides but just do it.... Then you need a hella long extension attached to your 1/2" socket wrench (long handle or breaker bar recommended) with a wobble joint at the end attached to your socket. With good lighting from below (under the car) and approaching the top bolts on the cats from the
engine compartment on both sides. You will need to remove the air filter and hoses to visualize the bolt on the drivers side. Again, you are approaching those top bolts from the engine compartment down. Good lighting from below is a must so you can see the bolt and you will. Just jigger the socket on the bolt and gently with some torque loosen it. Tip: I used a breaker bar the first time to generate enough force to loosen the bolts. I've heard of people shearing them off so lots of PB blaster and patience. Best of luck. Do it once and the next time it is a breeze.
I for some reason cannot download a picture link on this post ;-( but do a google search for "installing catalytic converter on 370z and there is a good choice of picture and YouTube vids info.