If and when it becomes clogged.
Replace the catalytic converterReplace the catalytic converter
If the converter is defective there is no alternative. You must replace it.
Roughly $1300 You may have a warranty that covers it however.
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I went to a muffler shop and was charged $225 for parts and labor
Take it to your favorite garage and let a pro perform the work.
there should be two before th catalytic converter and after
Either replace the whole 'Y' pipe or cut out the old one and weld a new one in.
Not unless it is clogged or defective. It is illegal to remove it without installing another one.
There are two available options to replace the catalyticÊconverter. Option one, buy a universal converter that is the right size for the car. Cut the old converter from the exhaust pipes and weld on the new one. Option two, buy a direct fit converter that can be bolted in between the exhaust manifold and the exhaust pipe. No welding is needed but the direct fit converter costs more than the universal one.
You get a catalitic converter with flex pipe on ebay.com for arround $300 and labor will at least one hour (depends on region). You are facing a bill about ~$400.
If it is a factory warranty, any Saturn dealer is required to honor it.