Firebird V8-305 5.0L (1982)
A.
Catalyst dust should be controlled by wetting with water prior to bead removal as described in Step 6 of PART II - CONVERTER
REMOVAL, PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION.
B.
The use of a suitable dust mask, rubber gloves and safety glasses is recommended when handling catalyst beads.
C.
Applicable OSHA standards should be reviewed.
D.
Allow converter to cool before handling.
Service Procedure
FIGURE 1 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER
PART I - INSPECTION
1.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
2.
Refer to Figure 1 for location of catalytic converter part number.
3a.
The converter need not be replaced if it is the single bed bead
converter Part Number 25056364 (Pontiac Dealer Bulletin 82-T-89) OR the dual bed bead converter Part Numbers 25056675 or 25056676
(Pontiac Dealer Bulletin 82-T-97). Proceed to PART III if the replacement of the converter is not required.
3b. If the converter part number is listed in Column 1 of the table below replace the converter with the appropriate converter part number identified in
Column 2 of the table. (All vehicle models listed are equipped with RPO LG4 5.0 Liter engines).
Column 1
Column 2
Model Year
Original Dual
New Dual Bed
Vehicle
Bed Bead Conv.
Bead Conv.
1981 Firebird Formula model
8999588
25056674
with 4-Speed Manual Transmission
1981 Firebird Trans Am model
8999589
25056675
with 4-Speed Manual Transmission
1982 All Involved Firebirds
8999830
25056676
