Catalytic converter - ’d’ series (page 2 of 2)

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

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

Do not carry out further dismantling if component is removed for access only.

7. Remove 4 bolts securing heat shield to catalytic converter.
8. Remove heat shield.
9. Position heat shield to new catalytic converter, fit bolts and tighten to 8 Nm.

Refit

1. Clean mating faces of catalytic converter, front pipe and intermediate pipe.
2. Fit new gaskets to intermediate pipe and front pipe.
3. Fit catalytic converter to intermediate pipe. Fit nuts and tighten to 34 Nm.
4. Align catalytic converter to front pipe, fit clamp bolts and springs.
5. Fit new nuts to clamp bolts and tighten to 22 Nm.
6. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.