Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Alfa Romeo
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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)03 · Engine
03 · Engine

Exhaust, front section

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Exhaust system (1970 T. SPARK 16V) › Exhaust, front section
EngineExhaust, front section

EXHAUST, FRONT SECTION

REMOVING/REFITTING

  • Set the car on a lift.
  • Disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
  1. Disconnect the lambda sensor electrical connection.
Lambda sensor electrical connection
  1. Raise the car, slacken the fastening nuts and remove the bracket.
  2. Slacken the nuts fastening the exhaust pipe front section to the manifold.
Exhaust pipe front section to manifold
  1. Slacken the bolts fastening the exhaust pipe front section to the catalytic converter.
  2. Slacken the support bracket bolt, then remove the exhaust pipe front section with the lambda sensor.
  3. Remove the seals.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

NOTE: For the description of the catalytic converter see Boxer 1712 16V engine.

REMOVING/REFITTING (Specific for versions before change)

  • Set the car on a lift and raise it.
  1. Slacken the bolts fastening the catalytic converter to the front section and to the exhaust pipe centre silencer, then remove it.
  2. Remove the seals.
Catalytic converter
Catalytic converter removal

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