First, park your vehicle in a level place and jack it up at all 4 wheels, allow the exhaust to cool down, remove the oxygen sensor from the catalytic converters and the bolts as well. Then put the new converter in place, tighten the bolts, and screw the oxygen sensor back. Lastly, test you catalytic converter, make sure there are no leaks.
A Catalytic Converter can fail if it becomes clogged or poisoned but there is no way of knowing when it is clogged. Replace your Catalytic Converter when it starts to malfunction.
Only if it is not working.
Simply, yes.
catalytic converter
Yes
Legally you can only replace a catalytic converter with another catalytic converter.
no. the catalytic converter system is there for a reason. it is reducing the impact of emissions on the environment.yes. you can but your vehicle may not pass emission standards in your state check before you remove it.
On a Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 from 2009, the O2 sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 is located downstream of the catalytic converter. To access it, you typically need to lift the vehicle and look under the exhaust system. The sensor is usually mounted on the exhaust pipe after the catalytic converter. Always consult a repair manual or service guide for specific details and diagrams.
Yes
what is the surface area of a catalytic converter
Yes, it has a catalytic converter.
take it to a muffler shop