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Rover 400 Workshop Manual Supplement (1999)07 · Manifold & exhaust systems
07 · Engine

Front pipe

Make
Rover
Model
400 Workshop Manual Supplement
Year
1999
Section
Repairs › Front pipe
Manifold & exhaust systemsFront pipe

FRONT PIPE

Service repair no - 30.10.09

Remove

  1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove HO2S. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
Front pipe – Remove HO2S. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
  1. Remove 2 nuts securing front pipe to catalytic converter.
  2. Release mounting rubber from bracket.
Front pipe – Release mounting rubber from bracket.
  1. Remove 3 nuts securing front pipe to manifold.
  2. Release front pipe from manifold and remove from catalytic converter.
  3. Remove and discard flange gaskets.

Refit

  1. Clean pipe flanges.
  2. Fit new gasket to catalytic converter flange.
  3. Fit front pipe to catalytic converter, fit nuts but DO NOT tighten.
  4. Fit new gasket to manifold flange.
  5. Connect front pipe to manifold flange, fit nuts and tighten to 45 Nm.
  6. Tighten nuts securing front pipe to catalytic converter to 50 Nm.
  7. Secure front pipe rubber mounting to bracket on body.
  8. Fit HO2S. See ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - MEMS, Repairs.
  9. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

Parts & tools for this job For 1999 Rover 400

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