06 Camry 2.4 Trick to remove exhaust manifold bolt by alternator?
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06 Camry 2.4 Trick to remove exhaust manifold bolt by alternator?
2006 Camry 2.4L with the upper exhaust/Catalytic converter for the CA model.
So I got the dreaded P0420 that comes on shortly after reset. I do have 220k, so it's somewhat expected. There's two 12mm nuts on the top exhaust manifold and easy to remove. The lower 3 nuts, 2 are easy to get to but the one in the lower left when facing the engine, the one next to alternator was difficult to access. I've seen on youtube where a slim flex wrench does the trick.
Can anyone point out a specific affordable wrench that does the job WITHOUT removing the alternator? amazon ones maybe? I tried the HF Pittsburgh ones but didn't work since not slim enough i think.
I ended up removing the alternator top 14mm bolt and lower 12mm bolt but considering I have to pull my CAT again, I'm looking for a more efficient method. long story - I bought a CARB legal Cat however the smog place failed me!! on the visual. Apparently the CARB EO# and "Test Group" number under my hood did not match!! So basically there only 2 options out there with the Toyota one being the cheapest at ~$1100-1200. Considering I just lost $500 on CARB cat that won't pass.....I'm screwed over.
So I got the dreaded P0420 that comes on shortly after reset. I do have 220k, so it's somewhat expected. There's two 12mm nuts on the top exhaust manifold and easy to remove. The lower 3 nuts, 2 are easy to get to but the one in the lower left when facing the engine, the one next to alternator was difficult to access. I've seen on youtube where a slim flex wrench does the trick.
Can anyone point out a specific affordable wrench that does the job WITHOUT removing the alternator? amazon ones maybe? I tried the HF Pittsburgh ones but didn't work since not slim enough i think.
I ended up removing the alternator top 14mm bolt and lower 12mm bolt but considering I have to pull my CAT again, I'm looking for a more efficient method. long story - I bought a CARB legal Cat however the smog place failed me!! on the visual. Apparently the CARB EO# and "Test Group" number under my hood did not match!! So basically there only 2 options out there with the Toyota one being the cheapest at ~$1100-1200. Considering I just lost $500 on CARB cat that won't pass.....I'm screwed over.
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