Regal Estate Wagon V6-252 4.1L VIN 4 4-BBL (1982)
1.
Loosen clamp and disconnect AIR pipe from converter.
2.
Disconnect intermediate exhaust pipe and hanger from rear of converter.
3.
Remove clamp and disconnect converter from front exhaust pipe.
4.
Stand the old converter upright on the inlet end and pour 16 ounces of water into the outlet end to control catalyst dust.
FIGURE 2 - LOWER BED OF THE NEW CONVERTER
5.. Using a hammer and chisel, remove the fill hole plug from the lower bed. (the smooth side of the converter is the lower bed side).
See Figures 1 and 2.
6.
Hold the converter over a clean pan (J-34155-2) and empty the catalyst beads by shaking.
It may be necessary to tag the converter belt flange with a hammer to loosen the beads.
7.
Pour the beads into a sifting pan (J-34155-1) and sift to remove undersized beads.
Unusable beads and dust can be returned via exchange program described in GMWDD Bulletin IB NO. 83-138.
8.
Prop the new converter up at a 45 degree angle with the lower bed fill hole at the top.
FIGURE 2 - LOWER BED OF THE NEW CONVERTER
9.
Using funnel J-34155-3, pour the sifted beads into the lower bed of the new converter. (see Figure 2.) Tap belt flange with
rubber mallet to allow beads to settle. Continue filling and tapping until converter is full. If additional beads are required to
completely fill the lower bed, it will be necessary to obtain a lower bed bead kit from the parts department. Excess beads from
the kit should be saved in a clean container for future use.
10.
Lay the converter down on a flat surface with the lower bed fill hole on top.
11.
Insert the fill plug into the lower bed fill hole. The fill plug outer rim must rest against the converter body.
