2012 Jeep Patriot Exhaust Manifold Converter Removal

[@ahecrodahecrod1578]

Thank you sir, we'll done! You saved me $3,500! Note... if you trim those 3 studs sticking out from the firewall you can get the manifold out without messing with the motor mount. You will need to remove the valve cover. Thanks again!

[@anthonybuckalew5164]

Thank you for that tip. I really dont want to mess with the motor mounts😮‍💨

[@handyman2233]

You did a PHENOMINAL JOB doxumenting the removal. People think being a mechanic we know every way to remove every single thing by memory and its just not the case at all. Yea we can wing it and spend a couple extra hours doing it the best way we see fit, but almsot always theres an easier way and channels like yours are easential imo. Appreciate the effort and you trying your damnest to get the best camera angles.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Thank you for watching

[@ThePsychman-us7dl]

I am a "shade tree" mechanic. For those of you who do not know what that means, it is this. I try to fix my own things and I AM NOT a mechanic. It refers to someone in their backyard under the shade of a tree working on their own things. So the phrase was coined for all us do it yourselfers. This video will be crucial for me as i try to replace my own converter. Thank you for making it.

[@wramsey2656]

Excellent video shots! My mechanic replaced our Jeep Patriot exhaust manifold/Cat and it solved our pesky 420 code; however, less than 48 hrs afterward, our AC quit working. From your video it looks possible one could damage the refrigerant lines if they were tired, angry, or let something slip. I thank God for guys like you who have the patience to do this. I was told by my shop's manager that my mechanic let a lot of 4 letter words fly on this job, now i see why. I sure miss the older cars 1970s where you could access most components without dismantling 1/4 of the engine compartment to get to what you want to inspect.

[@JorgeLopez-rc4qp]

Job Well done. Saved me 3k+. I did not remove the Heater hose. What I did was Tie the hose off to the side of the Hood Hinge. this allowed the hoses to be out of the way and did not get the spillage of Antifreeze. The other thing was that one of the lower bots tend to siege or get real tight halfway out. What I did was go back 3 turns and forward 4 turns add penetrating fluid until the bolt was free. Great Video. Thanks.

[@frankcobbs8350]

This is DIY perfection, thanks so much for the clear instructions and quality video

[@GreasedUpDeFGuy]

Thanks for taking the time to make this!! Save me hours of messing around.

[@softaildude98]

forgot to put in bottom heat sheild

[@smallchunkaground2071]

Just did a 2014 yesterday at work. Basically the same way you did it. Yeah that bracket is a real pain. Nice informative video for the folks out there doing their own thing. Definitely go with an oem cat as the aftermarket ones are not precise when it comes to that clamshell heat shield lining back up with the holes.

[@santosbeauchamp33]

excellent video, you are right !!!! Nobody made a video in depth like you did!!!! Thanks!!!

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@anthonybuckalew5164]

thank you SO much. I have to do this in less than a month to pass inspection🤘

[@heinricheugenvonhelmbrecht6905]

Thank you very much!!! Amazing tutorial! I need to take manifold out just to replace clutch on my 2016 jeep. Crazy engineering.....

[@WhiteD88]

Mate you are a legend d I got stuck today doing one and this was a massive help, keep up the good shit 👍🍻

[@chief3378]

I finally got my exhaust manifold it took me longer to get it out and in then unbolting and bolting it up just wanted to say thanks for the video

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Thanks for watching

[@georgegrieninger8776]

Thanks!

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Thank you and thanks for watching😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@user-ct1lf3hf1v]

Hey I'm back in the comments section, I have this same 2012 Jeep Patriot 2.4L 4WD. I must have an exhaust leak coming from the manifold or elsewhere because there's a thumping/tapping noise that is common with exhaust leaks. It started when I had been trying to use fuel intake cleaner but I was using the tiptronic gear speeds and revving high rpms excessively in different gears. Must've made the manifold too hot or something, ever since then I believe I got an exhaust leak. Going to have to address this soon because the tapping noise is so annoying. Thanks for the video

[@terrybrown797]

Haven't done one yet was contemplating taking on this job in my experience when dealing with Chrysler products removing the front motor mount and the rear motor mount located behind the bumper attached to the lower core support would allow the engine to rotate forward and allow it to drop further down out of the car giving more than enough room without removing heater hoses and valve cover I haven't done one yet but if I do that would be my path to least resistance I really thought that's where this video was headed

[@ericperry9584]

Excellent video tons of help no information on this at all on identifix software thank you

[@Stoneman1971]

That looks like one heck of a job. I know somebody with the 2017 Jeep Patriot and they're asking me if I can do that. I'm not sure if I'm going to take the job or not. Great video though good job 👍

[@Goodracing00]

Thanks for the video. I'm about to tackle this job.

[@jmw3373]

Good job! Thank you for saving me time!

[@wadehudson5454]

Perfect timing! I just started today to replace manifold and you are correct, there is no good video showing how to do this with complete explanation. Question? Do I have to remove the engine mount? or ok to remove valve cover only? thanks for the good video

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Wade Hudson I think you still need to remove the side mount. It drops the engine down a little bit. Thanks for watching

[@wadehudson5454]

@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore I was able to remove without removing the mount or the heater hoses, thanks for the video and prompt reply.

[@frankjerseytomato8941]

I removed the valve cover , but covered the open rocker assembly with towel to make sure nothing falls in ,,, the job was simple then

[@mafu46]

@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore am not done this jod yet but I think if you remove the heated core hose and the intake box you had enough room to maneuvering and take out with out the need to remove the valve cover

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

@@mafu46 No, I tried with out taking the valve cover off. It would not come out. The heater hoses were not stopping me. Thanks for watching

[@jdspunkd]

What a nightmare. Thanks for the video.

[@jefflittle2079]

Cut mounts on old one , pry bar with mount off let new one drop in mine thanks for the video bud!

[@mcbran7]

So stoked to put this video up! I’m sitting here right now working on mine, and I have a quick question. When you put the gasket on the exhaust manifold, were you able to put some sealant on it to keep it in place while you were bolting it back on, or did you need an extra set of hands. Thought I might ask that before I go any further since I’m by myself atm. Thank you

[@mcbran7]

Disregard, I didn’t realize there were two studs holding in place! Thanks!

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

@@mcbran7 But you could put some sealer on it to hold the gasket out of you way. Thanks for watching

[@mainsfortes5778]

This is better than watching a suspense movie.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Yes, the twist and turns and the excitement! Thanks for watching

[@anthonymoore8480]

Great job!!! I have a lot of patients but damm!!! Lol 😂 Thanks for a great video!!!

[@Frankie4231]

Is the bracket everyone is saying cut off the one that is held on by the two small 10mm nuts, does cutting it off make installation easier having a hard time getting the bottom bolts started on the new one

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

I do not know it’s been to long ago.

[@linkmclaughlin6174]

Thanks for the great video.

[@catofmount]

an FYI. make sure you put the manifold gasket on right side up as it can be installed either way. if incorrect it'll burn out the gasket as the ports won't line up with gasket properly

[@BreakRoom24]

Misfire killed my converter a bit, looking at this nightmare is why I am hesitant on doing it. Will be buying a used one from the junkyard, bypassing it, just using the header and moving the converter below the jeep. Hate when they place them like this.

[@chief3378]

thank you for the video have to do this for my 2009

[@ralphhoutz2285]

just did one. disconnect the three mounts and remove center crossmember that holds front mount. lower passenger side of engine. flip the manifold toward passenger side, down pipe past heater hoses and it will flip upside down. once upside down it will pass the valve cover.

[@staywild.]

Hello, I am currently working on my 2016 Jeep Compass. I’ve gotten all bolts out besides the two at each end of the manifold itself at the bottom. They are seized on, we’ve tried heat, spray, a breaker. Any suggestions on how I could get them out? Thanks!

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Keep heating them. Sometimes It takes a few heating up cycles to get them loose. Once they start moving plenty of penetrating oil. Good luck.

[@Honest_R]

thanks man , this helped me with my dads car

[@sammarranca3468]

Do you have to remove the valve cover and mount or would just removing the valve cover work?

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

I did both. I do not think it will clear with only the valve cover off.

[@176cgna]

How much did you charge for this type of job my catalytic converter is bad I took it to my mechanic but if I am not wrong this car has 2 catalytic converters one by the manifold and another in the rear?

[@jacobgarza3242]

How did you get both of those spring bolts off?

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

I most likely heated them with a torch.

[@jacobgarza3242]

Mine broke off and i ended up having to drill them out. Thanks for the great video!@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore

[@eddyclose6417]

Great video, thank you for this. I’m sure it will be similar to a compass converter replacement

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Thanks for watching

[@rogerlittle6658]

How long did it take

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

It pays 5.7 hours in the labor guide.

[@Takeover738]

Why did you replace the catylitic converter im having a issue with a p0420 and p0139 but my downstream 02 sensor isnt giving me a reading that would tell me that its bad.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

You need to fix the P0139 first, that could be causing you P0420. Thanks for watching

[@blackpixie6318]

Hey mate, where are the studs and which ones are bolts? Done a motor i havent touched in a while and i cant remember!

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Sorry I don't remember either. Thanks for watching

[@archlerdernier9691]

The top 2 corners are studs

[@almostmilkingbyhand58]

I cut the extra bracket that is welded on to catalytic converter off. Thinking back could have put a hose clamp strap around it welded and still connected up to the the engine

[@trentondemean5169]

is 6.5 hours normal for billing from a shop to do it? i really dont want to have to do this myself

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Book time is 5.4 hours plus check out time witch is probably 1 hour. So yes

[@chrisbarkley3435]

I hope he remembers to put the lower heat shield back in😂

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

I did put all the shields back on.

[@peterpfisterer9018]

Great work! thank you!

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Thanks for watching

[@esmildobertot8147]

Did the valve cover have a gasket

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Yes Its rubber I think. I was able to reuse it. Thanks for watching

[@iangrant7101]

Very helpful thank you 🙏

[@tmwest1983]

I'm stressed did all this and it still hits the upper firewall and it just feels too tight and won't come out.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

It’s a super tight fit. You have to get it just right. Good luck

[@mosaomran8204]

How much was the part for??

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

I do not remember, but we get dealer converters because the aftermarket ones do not last. So I know it was expensive.

[@turtledove1054]

How much should this job cost at my dealership

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

A lot. I don't remember how much it was. Thanks for watching

[@user-ct1lf3hf1v]

Hello, where's the oxygen sensor for this Jeep Patriot?

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

If you watch the video is at :54 Thanks for watching

[@user-ct1lf3hf1v]

​@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore Thanks I supplied a thumbs up to your video. I'm going to try cleaning the oxygen sensor. I wonder what spray or liquid cleaning you'd recommend

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

@@user-ct1lf3hf1v I never clean them because it always a heater code and cleaning never works.

[@davehair682]

Great video thanks!!

[@rstumbaugh43]

Well done, thank you!!

[@Merryfrankster_]

There has got to be a better way. How about removing both side mounts and front mount to lower the entire drive train assembly.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

I wish. This was the easies way.

[@Merryfrankster_]

@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore I'm sorry to disagree with you but it's just as I suspected. The Factory Service Manual suggests removing the front motor mount and then it is not necessary to remove the valve cover. I am including a link for your perusal. drive.google.com/file/d/1PUBpKHuyyK1lWrfId_LnRBnXRHJcoKdK/view?usp=sharing

[@Merryfrankster_]

I will be posting a full video to illustrate this - coming soon.

[@Jflowboston1]

Best video about this car job but, Do not remove the motor mount, valves cover & heater hoses is enought, thanks for vid

[@dalejrfan820002000]

Thank you so much great video.

[@dalejrfan820002000]

A friend just asked me to replace his lol. So know I have a idea how to do it.

[@richamore5234]

if you had remover the front anti roll mount bolt and cross member, the engine would have dropped and rotated enough to prevent you from having to remove the valve cover.

[@angelrodriguez-fb5gc]

Why does my Jeep Patriot look different?

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

I do not know

[@exit9mastertec7]

Great video

[@georgegrieninger8776]

You the man

[@mattboyer7812]

Great help ty

[@MageeEnterprises]

WE LOVE IT

[@cailnorth9660]

I have a jeep Patriot 2013 and I'm looking for someone to replace mines everyone says it's to much work

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Show them the video. Thanks for watching

[@juliendobbertin-schmidt2647]

Just got mine out by removing heater hoses and valve cover. No need to drop the engine, imo

[@Merryfrankster_]

Here's how you do it following the steps of the factory service manual. Includes links to manual for diagnosis and repair. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZXNmn2ubpunZtE

[@frankjerseytomato8941]

GREAT VIDEO ,,,,,,,,,,,,, that fucking job is still nightmare ,,,,, just did one today ,,so much shit has to come off for a simple exhaust manifold

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

It looks easy but it just won't come out. If they would have made the curved pipe shorter it would probably come out. Thanks for watching

[@Ramslamtheman]

I'm just going to get a o2 fouler

[@jddodson9191]

Just remove the thermostat body on the right and you dont have to do any of that. It slides off easy from the top.

[@patrickhell22]

I love you

[@handyman2233]

I'll have to remember that. About to tackle this myself. Always helps to see an easier way to do things.

[@tugrenlad70]

Just did my 2014 patriot and replaced the thermostat housing while it was off,I can't believe the maniverter came out and went back down on the driver's side without any flipping,bought the maniverter for 80$ and thermostat housing for 40$ amazon cleared up my 0420 and running super cool

[@frankcobbs8350]

​@@tugrenlad70 so if I take the thermostat housing out I don't have to remove the mount? And I don't have to jack the engine to remove the manifold?

[@tugrenlad70]

Yes,just turned the manifold sideways right passed where the thermostat housing was,just removed the hoses to firewall,it just fell in easy the same way with the replacement,torqueing the bolts with the new gasket is important

[@lansui3423]

did one today , such a pain in the ass

[@matthewtaylor4195]

Good lord. This is such a pain because I need to change this part to pass emissions, but holy hell this is going to be such an expensive job. Fuck me

[@johnmills1670]

What a pain for sure!

[@chrisgreen4010]

Could you have just cut the curved pipe off and removed it more easily since your replacing it anyway?

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

You still have to get the new one in. This way you know the angles and positions to get the new one in. Thanks for watching.

[@JasonBohl]

bracket tree!!! It's all about bracket tree. lol Why not just a bracket?

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Because it a treeeeeeeeeeeee

[@JasonBohl]

@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore No one in the automotive industry says it that way that I know of. But o...k....

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

@@JasonBohl Waaaaa

[@silverado2500wr450]

Save yourself a lot of time and aggravation. Cut that damn bracket off!!!

[@pryofireworkguy852]

Stupid ass design. Leave it to Chrysler.

[@ivannguyen7774]

THIS JEEP DESIGN IS SUCK.

[@TheGAutomotiveAndMore]

Yep