19B-24
EXHAUST
Catalytic converter: Removal - Refitting
F9Q, and 872
19B
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
a Remove:
-the engine undertray bolts,
-the engine undertray.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
a Cut the exhaust pipe (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust:
Precautions for repair, page 19B-12) in the desi-
gnated area to be cut (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust:
Parts and consumables for the repair work, page
19B-1) .
a Remove the bolts (1) from the catalytic converter.
a Remove:
- the nuts (2) from the exhaust flange,
- the catalytic converter,
- the exhaust flange seal.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a Always replace the exhaust bracket seal.
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) .
WARNING
To prevent the surrounding components from ove-
rheating, do not damage (tear, pierce, bend, etc.) a
heat shield.
Any damaged heat shields must be replaced.
IMPORTANT
Wear heat protective gloves during the operation.
135633
135632