Catalytic Converter rattling - how to test it?

2001 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
109,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SCARLETT7773
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My catalytic converter is rattling. I realize that I will need to replace it or it will not pass emissions inspections. However, I was wondering whether driving the car in this condition will damage the car any more and whether the car will eventually brake down. Can you show me how to replace it?
Feb 18, 2008 at 3:39 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested. Here are a few tutorials for you to view on testing and replacement of catalytic converters:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bad-catalytic-converter-symptoms

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/catalytic-converter-replacement

I've attached picture steps below on how to replace the catalytic converter on your Jetta. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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