How To Replace The Bank 1 Catalytic Converter On A 2007-2013 Acura Mdx
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- Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomo... takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing the bank 1 catalytic converter on a 2007-2013 Acura MDX with the 3.7L engine.
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I followed this procedure to replace the Bank 1 (rear) catalytic converter on our 2009 MDX here in California over the weekend and it just passed the smog test with flying colors. The hardest part about this is the tight access on the rear of the engine, so unbolting and re-bolting the cat to the bank 1 head was a challenge. Also, getting the tie rod disconnected from the steering knuckle was difficult and required a carefully placed Pittman puller. Make sure to replace the gasket between the cat and the head as well as the three exhaust gaskets that seal the J-pipe with the engine cats and rear cat. After completing the repair, I didn't even need to clear the P0420 code and the MDX cleared it automatically. It took a couple of days for it to complete its drive cycle (as determined using an OBD2 scan tool/ThinkDiag). I checked it this morning and the scan tool reported that all emissions tests were good, so I took it in to get it smogged. One last thing to note was that I noticed some blue smoke from the exhaust pipes when I first started it up. This is probably manufacturing oils, etc, burning off, so no need to be concerned. MDX runs better now as well, which is an added bonus. Thanks so much for the direction on this!
Where did you buy the replacement? How much did it cost?
Brain I cannot thank you enough for making this video. This video made things VERY easy for me!
MrRangerZr1 glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!
Awesome video. No BS, just right to the point. Thanks so much for posting this!
Thank you for watching!
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**And its a real shame because I truly think your video is the best and very well explained.
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Anyways... I just wanted you to know. And thank you for a great video.
Great vid. Concise. No BS. Thank you
Great instructional video. I wish you had another video that shows the how to for bank 2 cat.
Wil Gonzalez sorry your car needs a cat that sucks.
Great video Brian. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
This is exactly what i need to do! you are a life saver!
Kontrahtah Kon sorry you need to replace this but I'm glad the video helps. Thank you for watching!
excellent video helped me a lot. going into it I was thinking I would need to pull both axle halves to take it out through the bottom. thanks a bunch
Dave Hennon glad to help. Thank you for watching!
How many cats does the RDX have? I’m getting bank 1 code is there only one car bank 1
Need help! I have a 2005 Acura mdx code say p0420 catalyst converter bank 1…don’t know which location or which sensor should I replace tried all the catalytic cleaner but the check engine light keeps coming back after 600 miles
Cost is crazy high!! He should start with the price of these cats...or dealer price..
Some of these mechanics could be surgeons!
Where can i get one of those support brackets?
Thanks for posting. Very clear and helpful.
Thanks for the video. I already changed the bank 2 cat and now I’m getting a bank 1 p0420 code. Do you think there’s something else going on causing them to clog up? Running rich/O2 sensors?
I have a 2012 Acura MDX advance I need a Direct Fit Catalytic Converter.. What part number is that?
First thank you, absolutely great video. You make it look easy enough that I may try this. Would love to have a lift to do it but sadly I have only jacks and stands. I have a 2009 MDX, I've got the dreaded p0420 code right before I needed to register and smog. I deleted code, ran car long enough to reset and passed emissions but code keeps coming back. Mileage sucks, maybe 12-14 mpg. It's near impossible to find this part nowadays. Any suggestions? The couple guys I've found to fix want upwards of 1400?
How do you determine which bank is the one that needs replacement?
Would you advise replacing the oxygen sensor(s) while you're in there? It seems the O2 sensors go bad over time anyway?
kevin20878 It may not be a bad idea to change it out. Specially if he has a lot of miles.
What's link for the 02 sensor tool?
Great video, thanks for making it! Could you pretty please give me an idea how long this job took you?
Is this similar at all to a 2005 3.5 acura mdx catalytic converter replacement? Thank you.
Dang I have this code, but the code comes and goes. Why do you think this happens?
THANK YOU SO MUCH, JOB WELL DONE, NOW U DO MY SON CAR ,GOOD VIDEO
Awesome video do you have a video replacing the hose on the bottom left of the Acura MDX radiator? Mine is leaking transmission fluid & I suspect the hose is faulty.
Get that checked out! There is a connection at the radiator that corrodes and can allow your trans fluid and coolant to mix, which you really don't want unless you like buying transmissions...
You can remove heat shild and pull the cat from the top, insted of taking it all apart,
Not on these cars, maybe on the accords.
Hello, Have you ever done that on 2006 Acura MDX?
This is a great video! Can I ask, when you drop that j-pipe where there are 3 nuts each for the cats, are there gaskets between the pipe and the two cats that needs to be replaced when re-installing the pipe?
I actually do see that there are o-ring gaskets you installed when putting the pipe back. I keep seeing flat triangular shaped gaskets though with the catalytic converter kits I see for sale. Don't these have to go between the bottom of the cat and the top of the exhaust pipe?
Gasket Ex. Chamber and 2 Exhaust Pipe Gaskets except this need more gaskets?
Thanks for the video it was very helpful.
I bought a 08 MDX 147 mil , The check in mission light came on with code p0420 , 2 days after I bought it, I was wondering if the previous owner have known about this problem and he didn't tell me or is just bad luck for me, I had checked the car and I drove it and seems OK nothing was wrong with it , thanks again
Imad Soulaimane there is the possibility of that code been here before. But it would be hard to prove. Like you I’d be very suspicious. I would ask the previous owners for service records and see if that code showed up anywhere in the paperwork.
How much is the oem cat.?And how much if they will put it in the Stealership?
How many catalytic converters are in this make and model?
There should be two.
Is this the same procedure and part numbers for a 2007 Honda Pilot?
Jonathan Cooke the procedure is the same. As far as the parts I would check with you local parts supplier. Thank you for watching!
muchas gracias por el video., me sirvió mucho.,
Hi, thanks for the video. I'm confused...if I am doing this at home with jack stands AND a floor jack with the front passenger tire off, how am I raising and lowering the car? I am removing the jack stands in between? Thanks!
if its just on jack stands you should be fine to leave it and just use a ladder. He just "lowered" it because it was on a lift and needed to get up above.
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Great video, but how do I know which cat to replace? It has 2? Thanks 🙂
There are various ways to test each cat. Also, engine codes. Google the different testing methods.
Thanks for uploading this video great info and explanation 👍🏼
Thank you!
Would it be same process for 07 TL ?
That 1 nut on the bottom, on the right side of oxygen sensor (on engine)...
Why didn't you mention how hard, and un-user friendly it was.
That was a unbelievable battle.
Hopefully it goes back together a whole easier than apart
only thing i didnt like was the chrome sockets on an impact gun. other than that, good video
Great video! Did you notice if the cat was clogged pretty bad or did you only go off of the P0420 code. I have to replace this on my 07 TL Type S.
Justamazon 33 this car had the code and failed an emissions test.
Were you able to remove your cat this way with your TL?
By the way, Do i need to remove the post cat (pipe) in order to access the 2nd oxygen sensor?
Kontrahtah Kon it will make it a lot easier.
@@HowtoAutomotive please provide me a quote on replacing my cat
Thank you!
hi, what code did you get to have you replace the catalytic converter? i have the code p0420. I wonder if you have this code that why you replace the cat? please help reply. thank you
DANICK LAM NGUYEN this car did have the code P0420. In the case of this car the dealer diagnosed it as a bad cat and customer requested it be replaced and it did fix the car.
I just came across your video and I must say your work is very clean and very detailed. Are you located in New York ? Are you working on your own car or do you work at a shop ? What is a fair price to pay to have this serviced to a vehicle ? Please help.
Are the MagnaFlow 24741 Direct Fit Catalytic Converter interchangeable for Bank 1 or 2?
Samuel Berkun I don’t know but you can call Magnaflow. They should be able to answer that question
What Honda converter is that? Is it cheaper??
How long does it actually take to do this?
Does this Cat work good as the OEM?
Great video
Manny Lumbres thank you and thank you for watching!
I hear a metal rattle at 1500rpm only when driving in gear, never in neutral or idle. Same car in the video... any ideas?
My bet is the J-pipe (the pipe that connects the bank 1 and 2 cats to the exhaust pipe). I had to remove it for an oil pan reseal on our 2009 MDX and when I reinstalled it, I noticed this sound (at about that speed). I replaced the J-pipe and the sound went away. I think they get degraded inside over time and the removal just hastened this.
I had the same loud metal rattle. It ended up being the heat shield on the front catalytic converter was rusted through. I put a band around it and it resolved. Hopefully that’s what yours is!
@@jackhemsath Thank you! i'll try it out. It would help a lot of people if you can upload a picture of the location and the band on it 🙂
This guy makes it looks so easy until you get to those seized on bolts and, nuts 😂😂😂
Is this the same as an 04 replacement
I complete gave up after I saw him hammer the tie rod - how much does a mechanic charge for this?
I was gonna say I could help you but, this is a crazy amount of work
I have the same problem. Please provide a quote 🙏
Great gob.
James P. Jones V thank you! Have you perform this job yet and did it go smoothly?
How to Automotive actually not yet. My wife has a Acura TL and the part and location are very similar. On some sites they say this part is the same as the TL. The only reason I’m changing this part is Bc the owner before me cross threaded the top o2 sensor Bank1 sensor 1. I have even thought about cutting out that threading and welding a new thread. But I’m not sure that’s possible due to the tight location. So in about a week I will be doing my this install.
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Are these the same instructions for a 2006?
Larissa La it is the same 👍
Wow this looks so hard🤣🤣
How long should this job take? I need both done though?
Will this procedure work on a 2008 Acura TL?
How much cost
Hondas are so complex now, thats why i dont like the v6 hondas, because there is little space to work on them. Kinda like a vw vr6.
Tanks for you hellp me👌🏻
I hate when people dont appreciate us mechanics
Oh they do when they’re broke down on the side of the road
By replacing both cats ,you would agree with me that you replace bank 1 and bank 2.
Yes. Bank 1 is the rear cat and bank 2 is the front cat.
Thank you!
dandandatreeman thank you for watching!