3 Series E46 320d (M47) SAL
Support right engine support arm with hydraulic lifter and special
tool 31 2 220 . Place a block of wood or rubber (1) between
right engine support arm and special tool 31 2 220 .
Release screw connection on engine mount at bottom right.
Raise right engine support arm with hydraulic lifter approx. 2 cm.
This creates enough room to remove the primary catalytic
converter.
Rear and four-wheel drives:
Release nuts (1/2) and remove reinforcement (3).
Release nuts (5) and remove reinforcement (6).
Note:
Bracket (4) can remain on transmission.
Release nuts (1).
Detach primary catalytic converter (2) towards rear from
turbocharger.
Installation:
Check sealing faces, clean if necessary.
Replace self-locking nuts.
Coat threads with copper paste,
refer to BMW Parts Service.
Support primary catalytic converter.
Release screw connection (1) and remove primary catalytic
converter.
Installation:
Check sealing faces, clean if necessary.
Replace self-locking nuts.
Coat threads with copper paste,
refer to BMW Parts Service.
RA Removing and installing/replacing primary catalytic converter (M47, M47TU, M57)
BMW AG - TIS
12.02.2013 14:23
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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