You can't, it has to be replaced. It can be done easily and fairly cheaply by almost any muffler shop. Converters don't clog or wear out if engine is running efficiently. Look at other potential issues as well to avoid a repeat with new one. Running too rich is almost always the cause for a convertor failure, but you should not be running that rich for an extended period under normal conditions.
You don't. A clogged catalytic converter must be replaced. (or omitted if laws permit in your area)
You replace it.
The 1997 Thunderbird 4.6L engine has only 1 catalytic converter.
No, if it is clogged it must be replaced.
There is only one thing you can do and that is to replace the clogged converter. There is no way to unclog it.
No. you'll need to get a replacement.
You cannot unclog a converter. If it is clogged it much be replaced.
If the converter is clogged it must be replaced. You cannot unclog it either on or off the vehicle.
You can not unclog it. You will have to replace it and that will take a mechanic about 2.5 hours.You can not unclog it. You will have to replace it and that will take a mechanic about 2.5 hours.
it chemically changes the fumes from the engine into carbon dioxide and water which keeps greenhouse gasses from building up quickly
it is an enzyme that speeds up chemical reactions.
You cannot unclog it you must replace it. Any muffler shop can quote you the price.
There are no perfect rhymes for the word unclog.
I think the surgery that is done to unclog arteries is the bypass surgery.