How long does it take to install a catalytic converter on a 2005 nissan pathfinder SE?

According to the service department at Nissan, it will take a whole day……..and i have to have my car at the shop at 7:30 a.m for them to start on it and get it done by the time they close at 5:30 p.m. Does it really take that long and why?

more than likely yes. exhausts are a real pain to work on, the parts rust fast and often have to be cut off, or have bolts drilled out. the actual replacement of the cat is only a unbolt and bolt back on precess in a perfect world. its getting to it, getting it off, and making sure everything is leak proof that takes a while. plus im sure they are union and will require two breaks

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2 Responses to “How long does it take to install a catalytic converter on a 2005 nissan pathfinder SE?”

BoostWerX on March 2nd, 2010 at 4:08 pm

Pfff no. Doesn’t take that long since it’s an 05. Take it somewhere else for a quote instead of the dealership. Like and exhaust shop. I’m guessing at least 1hr tops in labor. Good Luck!
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Bill on March 2nd, 2010 at 4:36 pm

more than likely yes. exhausts are a real pain to work on, the parts rust fast and often have to be cut off, or have bolts drilled out. the actual replacement of the cat is only a unbolt and bolt back on precess in a perfect world. its getting to it, getting it off, and making sure everything is leak proof that takes a while. plus im sure they are union and will require two breaks
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