they are usually bolted on in the front of the converter.
Its welded.
Usually. yes.
Cut it with a recip saw
A OEM converter should bolt in exactly like the original, an after market may have to be cut and welded in.
They are welded in to the exhaust stream so as to prevent easy removal, its a government thing for the protection of our air quality.
First off it is illegal to remove a converter without replacing it with a new one. This is a job best left to a muffler shop if you need a new converter.
It's welded in like a muffler. Any muffler shop can do it for you.
No, that will not work. A restricted catalytic converter will need replaced.
There's no possible way to pass inspection with a bad catalytic converter, if if you find out you have a bad catalytic converter during your inspection you have a chance after you after you have replaced the catalytic converter and the inspection no no charge/free!!
The catalytic converter is usually held in place by a set of clamps located at the front and rear of the unit. These clamps tie the unit to the exhaust system. If your converter is welded to the exhaust pipes, you will need to remove the old welding and weld the new one in place, or bring it to a service station and have them do it.
If it came from the factory with a catalytic converter then it must have one
Remove 2 bolts onthe flange near the catalytic converter and or muffler. Cut the exhaust pipe if it is welded or Unclamp if it is not. Youmight also needto get an adapter for the new parts vs old parts.