Code P0420 bank 1, where is the catalytic converter located?

2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU
166,888 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Would you please help me identify where the catalytic converter is located that I need to replace potentially?
Aug 19, 2024 at 9:52 AM
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Yep! The catalytic converter is not good, here is the location and how to swap it out. Also, only the bank one cat is bad, but you should replace both but if you need to save money you might be able to find one for just the bank one application. Here is the location of the bank one cat: Closest to the firewall, right side of engine. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.
Aug 19, 2024 at 6:48 PM
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Is bank 1 always on the side of the engine with #1 cylinder? So that would make rear catalytic converter related to back 1 sensor?
Aug 19, 2024 at 8:46 PM
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Correct, I gave instructions to change the catalytic converter on the right side of the engine, (bank1). All of the codes are for bank1 not the rear cat.
Aug 20, 2024 at 9:00 AM