2004 Toyota Tundra – Stolen Catalytic Converters! How to replace them and pass CA Smog Check – DIY
Here’s a quick video showing how I replaced two stolen catalytic converters on a 2004 Toyota Tundra DoubleCab. This is my friend’s truck, but I have the same truck in 4wd.
– Walker Exhaust CalCat Carb 83451 Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (left side / driver’s side) – Amazon doesn’t confirm fitment, but I went to the Walker Exhaust webpage and they confirmed that it fit.
– Walker Exhaust CalCat Carb 83460 Direct Fit Catalytic Converter (right side / passenger side)
– Walker Exhaust CalCat Carb 83406 Universal Catalytic Converter (This one would require welding, but it’s cheaper and Walker exhaust website says it will work on this truck and is legal in CA)
– Blaster Corp 16-PB-DS Blaster Penetrating Catalyst Big Shot Can – 11 Oz.
– Milwaukee 2767-20 M18 FUEL High Torque 1/2″ Impact Wrench
– MILWAUKEE’S Mid-Torque Impact Wrench,3/8″,Cordless
– Lang Tools 2584 15-Piece Metric Thread Restorer Set
– IRWIN Bolt Extractor Set, 5-Piece (394001)
– IRWIN Bolt Extractor Set, Metric, 9-Piece (54019)
I am still considering welding some rebar to make a cage or other anti-theft options such as a shield underneath so this hopefully won’t happen to my truck as well. For now, I painted mine and these new ones with VHT Flameproof paint and stenciled and engraved the license plate numbers on them.
– VHT Flameproof Coating Very High Heat Flat Orange
– Engraver Pen with Letter/Number Stencil
Installing these California C.A.R.B. approved Aftermarket Walker Catalytic Converters part numbers 83460 & 83451 will work to pass California Smog Check. But, this also requires visiting a Smog referee station. You need to go to www.asktheref.org to make an appointent to obtain a new label for the vehicle for smog check. You will need the following as listed on their website:
License Plate Number and/or Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Specific reason(s) you are seeking a Smog Check Referee inspection
Vehicle Inspection Report from your most recent Smog Check
Engine Family Number (EFN), if calling for a Catalytic Converter
Vehicle Code(s), if clearing a law enforcement citation
DMV issued sequence number for a Specially Constructed Vehicle
Additional documentation that pertains to your issue (such as repair or aftermarket part receipts)
If it hasn’t happened to you and you have a 1st generation Toyota Tundra, you might want to look into protecting it before it does happen as these are being targeted for the valuable metal inside the converters.
I am sorry if this already happened to you and that’s why you are watching this video, but I hope that it will be helpful if you decide to replace/repair it yourself.