Catalytic converter

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

Service repair no - 17.50.01

Remove

1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove nut and special washer securing rear silencer clamp.
3. Remove catalyst overheat sensor from catalyst (if fitted) .
4. Remove 3 flange nuts securing catalytic converter to front pipe.
5. Remove rear silencer clamp.
6. Remove 3 flange nuts securing catalytic converter to silencer.
7. Remove catalytic converter.
8. Remove and discard gaskets.

Refit

1. Clean flange mating faces of front pipe, silencer and catalytic converter.
2. Fit NEW gaskets to catalytic converter studs.
3. Fit catalytic converter to silencer, fit nuts and tighten to 70 Nm.
4. Clean catalyst overheat sensor and mating faces (if fitted) .
5. Fit and tighten catalyst overheat sensor to 30 Nm (if fitted) .
6. Position catalytic converter to front pipe.
7. Fit rear silencer clamp.
8. Fit nuts and tighten to 70 Nm.
9. Align rear silencer clamp strap, fit special washer, fit nut and tighten to 30 Nm.
10. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

CAUTION: Ensure all joints are free from leaks. Exhaust gas leaks upstream of the catalyst could lead to internal failure of the catalyst.