L-Series Sedan (3 Door) 2WD F4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (SPFI) (1986)
Catalyst Shield: All Technical Service Bulletins
Catalytic Converter Shield - Rattles
NUMBER 09-21-86
APPLICABILITY
ALL 1985 & 1986 NON-TURBO SUBARU VEHICLE
DATE 02-04-86
SUBJECT:
FRONT CATALYST SHIELD REPLACEMENT
Should the front catalytic converter shield need replacing due to rattling, replacement shields are available under the following part numbers:
APPLICABILITY
PART #
All California Carb., Fed. Carb.,
X4401GA100
and 4WD California Carb. Vehicles
All MPI and SPI Non-Turbo
X4401GA110
Vehicles
All Federal 4WD Non-Turbo
X4401GA120
Vehicles
In order to install a catalytic replacement shield:
1)
Disconnect the O2 Sensor lead, if equipped.
NOTE:
Do not remove O2 Sensor
2)
Lift the vehicle off of the ground and ensure that it is secure.
3)
Remove the complete front catalyst pipe from the vehicle according to Section 2-9, Page 4, of the 1985 or 1986 Subaru Service Manual.
FIGURE 1
4)
Using a hardened 3/8" drill bit, remove the upper and lower catalytic converter shields by drilling out the seven spot welds. (See Figure 1).
5)
Install the upper and lower replacement shields onto the catalytic converter.
6)
Install the proper size flange bolts through the upper catalyst shield with the self locking nuts installed on the bottom.