There are two that i know of. Found the bottom three bolts could maybe cut off or cut exhaust below cats but the top i believe has 5/6 bolts that i cant see. What do i need to remove to get to top bolts and/or what is the easiest way to remove cats?
A 1999 pathfinder, there are six bolts on the top and three as you said at the bottom, i'm not sure if you are replacing them or just want the cats, anyway the way to remove is going to be a little tight and should be done from the bottom, using a swivel socket and extension you can do this from the bottom, sometimes heating the bolts helps a lot.
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I'm scrapping the truck and would like to get some money out of the cats i've heard they can be worth something if you can remove them. Not sure how much. Ty for your feedback
Also wondering is there anything i need to remove to get to the top 6 bolts because i can't even see/feel them from top or bottom?
Yes they are worth money. being a nissan they are wroth more, be careful as that some places will try to rip you off, these cats are worth about 80.00 each and maybe more. you will need to remove any heat sheilds and use swevil socket. or remove the manifolds or torch them off at the top if theres room, these are tough to remove as there is not much room, good luck, have a good day
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A acetylene torch is what is needed to get them off. This is best left to a muffler shop
These cats are a real pain. You will need some swivel sockets and extensions and basically feel for them to remove them.
I will add that the aftermarket cats do not always work. We have run into this several times at the shop and end up replacing them with the O.E. part from the dealer.
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