Catalytic converter clean myself

2007 NISSAN XTERRA
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CRYSTAL CAMPAGNOLA
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I don't know how many sensors it has that I need to disconnect. A blueprint would be helpful maybe? Please help. Catalytic converter clean myself.
Sep 12, 2020 at 9:00 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

You cannot clean a catalytic converter at all.

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

Why are you trying to clean the catalytic converter?

There are 2 sensors, one upstream and one downstream.

I attached pictures of the catalytic converters for you.


Roy
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Sep 13, 2020 at 4:59 AM
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CRYSTAL CAMPAGNOLA
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Because I'm broke a heck and have been directed by multiple people that 'cleaning' it is a do-able cheaper alternative to the shop. So I watched many many videos.
Sep 13, 2020 at 5:04 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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What is the issue?

Again, there is no cleaning of the catalytic converters at all.

Roy
Sep 13, 2020 at 5:05 AM
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