Catalytic converter

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

Service repair no - 17.50.01

Remove

1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove 2 nuts securing catalytic converter to front pipe.
3. Remove 2 nuts securing catalytic converter to tail pipe.
4. Disconnect catalytic converter from tail pipe and remove from front pipe.
5. Remove and discard gasket from flange on catalytic converter.

CAUTION: Catalytic converters are manufactured from ceramic material which is very fragile, avoid heavy impacts on converter casing.

Refit

1. Clean mating faces of catalytic converter, front pipe and tail pipe.
2. Fit new gasket to catalytic converter flange.
3. Fit catalytic converter to front pipe and connect to tail pipe.
4. Fit nuts securing front pipe to catalytic converter and tighten to 45 Nm.
5. Fit nuts securing tail pipe to catalytic converter and tighten evenly to 9 Nm.
6. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.