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22 Engine And Gearbox Suspension > < 1 RA Removing And Installing_replacing Left Or Right Catalytic Converter (M62)
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The apertures on the new catalytic converter are sealed with
adhesive film.

Completely remove adhesive film from new catalytic converter.

Make sure there are no foreign bodies in catalytic converter.

Connect new catalytic converter and center muffler using
clamping sleeves.

Installation:

Nuts point downwards.

Align clamping sleeves so that:

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separation point is in middle of clamping sleeve, and 

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there is sufficient spacing to adjoining components.

Note:

Do not clean oxygen and monitor sensors and do not bring
into contact with lubricant.

Protect oxygen and monitor sensors when applying
underbody protection.

Unscrew oxygen and monitor sensor from old catalytic converter.
If necessary, replace oxygen and monitor sensor.

Tightening Torque,

refer to Technical Data 11 78 1AZ.

Coat thread with grease for oxygen sensor,

refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.

Screw oxygen and monitor sensor onto new catalytic converter.

RA  Removing and installing/replacing left or right catalytic converter (M62)

BMW AG - TIS

08.02.2013  03:46

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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