Catalytic converter - ’l’ series

3. Remove 3 nuts securing catalytic converter to intermediate pipe.
4. Disconnect catalytic converter from intermediate pipe. Remove catalytic converter from front pipe.
5. Remove and discard gaskets.

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 intermediate pipe.
2. Fit new gasket to each flange of catalytic converter.
3. Fit catalytic converter to front pipe and connect to intermediate pipe. Fit nuts and tighten to 50 Nm.
4. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER - ’L’ SERIES

Service repair no - 17.50.01

Remove

1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove 3 nuts securing catalytic converter to front pipe.
3. Remove 3 nuts securing catalytic converter to intermediate pipe.
4. Disconnect catalytic converter from intermediate pipe. Remove catalytic converter from front pipe.
5. Remove and discard gaskets.

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 intermediate pipe.
2. Fit new gasket to each catalytic converter flange.
3. Fit catalytic converter to front pipe and connect to intermediate pipe. Fit nuts and tighten to 50 Nm.
4. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.