Evaporative emission canister (page 2 of 2)

3. Remove 2 nuts securing catalytic converter to intermediate pipe.
4. Release 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.

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

6. Remove 4 bolts securing heat shield to catalytic converter.
7. Remove heat shield.
8. Position heat shield to new catalytic converter. Fit bolts and tighten to 6 Nm.

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.