Firebird V8-305 5.0L (1982)
Figure 2
Figure 3
17.
Sift the lower bed beads using procedures described in Step 8.
18.
Prop the new converter shell up at a 45~ angle with the lower bed fill hole at the top. Tap funnel (J-34155-3) into converter fill hole with a rubber
mallet (refer to Figure 2).
19.
Pour the sifted lower bed beads referred to in Step 17 and/or new lower bed beads (if required), into the new converter lower bed. Tap the belt
flange with rubber mallet to allow the beads to settle. Continue filling and tapping until the lower bed of the converter is full (refer to Figure 3).
If the lower bed if not full, use leftover lower bed catalyst beads saved from other involved dual bed converters. If there are not enough used lower
beads, obtain a lower bed bead service kit (part number 25056682) and continue filling the lower bed until full.
NOTICE:
The leftover lower bed beads can be saved for future use. Store them in a clean container marked "lower bed". DO NOT MIX UPPER
AND LOWER BEADS. Also, do not mix any other catalyst beads from converters other than converters involved in this bulletin.
20.
Lay the converter down on a flat surface with lower bed facing upwards and install the fill plug using procedure described in Steps 13 and 14.
21.
Reverse the removal procedure to install the new converter. Refer to the appropriate Service Manuals for the correct installation torques.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Labor Operation
T3118
Time Allowance
.9 Hr.
Trouble Code
56
PARTS LIST NUMBER REQUIRED
PART
PER
DESCRIPTION
NUMBER
CARLINE
VEHICLE
Upper Bed Rebuilt Kit
25056590
All
1
(Contains 300 grams of upper
bed catalyst, two (2) fill hole
plugs and instruction sheet.)