NO!
NO!
Retail on these are about $880, but the dealer cost is only about $425
This really is a job best performed by a muffler shop.
IT SHOULD BE UNDERNEATH THE CAR BEFORE THE MUFFLER(ABOUT THE CENTER OF THE CAR) JOSE
After the exhaust manifold but before the catalytic converter on the exhaust tube.
It should last the life of the car if you maintain the car as you should. Let the engine start running rich and do nothing to repair this condition and it will destroy the converter. But keep the engine tuned up and running as it should and you will never have to replace the converter. NEVER had a problem with my 1996 HONDA ACCORD engine and CATALYTIC CONVERTER needed to be replaced at 220,000 MILES.
The oxygen sensor on a 2004 Honda Accord is found on the exhaust system. They are placed close to the catalytic converter so the sensors can properly read the exhaust flow.
It has two. One on the intake manifold and the other in the catalytic converter.
Cats cost around $150 for an aftermarket one. Not sure for dealer oem price
Yes, it can run but this will destroy the O2 sensor and the catalytic converter.
Yes, along with lower fuel economy, and it is highly illegal.
On a 2002 Honda Accord, the catalytic converter is located in the exhaust system, typically positioned between the exhaust manifold and the muffler. It is usually mounted underneath the vehicle, along the center or towards the rear of the engine compartment. To access it, you'll need to lift the car, and it may be necessary to remove protective covers or components depending on the specific model.
The o2 sensor behind the cat helps tell the computer if the cat is doing its job or not