Getting mentally prepared to replace the right cat on my 2002 X Type. I do have a couple of questions though. First, does the sub frame have to come completely off or can it be loosened enough to get the cat by it? I will be using a lift, but am curious if the drive on lift is better than the one that lifts from the frame under the car as I will have access to both? And lastly, is there a link that details exactly which bolts need to removed to loosen the sub frame? I seem to recall a link somewhere but I have searched and am just not coming up with it this time. I saw a link at the beginning of the X Type forum referring to handbook download. Is the repair manual, owners manual, or maint. manual? I am cautious about downloading things so haven't tried yet until I know for sure exactly what I'm downloading. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

Is there emission control in TX?
Subframe has to be lowered.

 

Yes we have the emission test where I live in Texas. Code tells me cat is performing below threshold. It also says it's running lean. I will have items here to change plugs next week to take care of intake gaskets etc etc. I was wondering if the lean running will cause it to give me the cat code? If not I'm thinking the cats clogged? I was told that it's not the sensor as they give very specific codes.