Renault F4R - Catalytic Converter: Removal - Refitting

19B-17
EXHAUST
Catalytic converter: Removal - Refitting
K9K, and 830 or 832
19B
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
a Disconnect the battery (see Battery : Removal -
Refitting) (80A, Battery).
a Remove:
- the engine cover,
- the engine undertray bolts,
- the engine undertray.
a Remove:
- the bolts (1) from the lower engine tie-bar,
- the lower engine tie-bar.
a Remove the lower engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine
mounting, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 19D-33) .
Tightening torquesm
turbocharger studs 9 N.m
catalytic converter nuts
on the turbocharger
28 N.m
catalytic converter ups-
tream strut bolts on the
cylinder block
50 N.m
catalytic converter ups-
tream strut bolts on the
catalytic converter
26 N.m
lower engine tie-bar bolt
on the subframe
180 N.m
lower engine tie-bar bolt
on the lower engine tie-
bar support
180 N.m
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and opera-
tion recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Precautions
for repair, page 19B-12) .
IMPORTANT
Wear protective gloves during the operation.
IMPORTANT
Wear heat protective gloves during the operation.
IMPORTANT
Catalytic converters contain ceramic fibres, these
are contained within a closed unit, and cannot dis-
perse. Drilling or cutting catalytic converters is pro-
hibited.
K9K, and 832
134223
K9K, and 830