Catalytic Converter Replacement

摘要

If you are replacing a catalytic converter for a customer, it is not the same as simply replacing a muffler or pipe. Since the catalytic converter is an emissions device that is federally and locally mandated, documentation is just as important as proper installation. Everybody hates paperwork, but if you replace a converter, federal and state programs have rules you must follow: 1. If the replacement is not required by a state or local program, both the customer and installer must sign a statement concerning why the converter was replaced. (Manufacturers either provide such a statement with the converter or have an example in their catalogs.) 2. If the replacement is required by a state or local program, the installer must keep a copy of the statement or order from the program representative. 3. The invoice for replacement must include the customer's name and complete address, the vehicle's make, model year and mileage, as well as the reason for replacement.