How many catalytic converters does my car have

2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
200,000 MILES • 0.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HUSTONTX
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Does my car have two catalytic converters?
Mar 24, 2019 at 10:32 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

This vehicle has one. It is part of the exhaust manifold. Here are three links that discuss symptoms, how to test one, and how in general one is replaced:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/catalytic-converter-replacement

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Here are the directions specific to your vehicle. I attached three pics to help you locate and identify the components.

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Removal

1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Disconnect the front oxygen sensor connector.
3. Remove the front muffler.

Tightening torque
39.8 - 58.8Nm (4.0 - 6.0kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.4lb-ft)


4. Remove the heat protector.
5. Remove the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter assembly(A).

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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe


Mar 24, 2019 at 4:30 PM