Renault F4R - Page 912

19B-38
EXHAUST
Connector pipe: Removal - Refitting
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19B
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
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) .
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a Remove:
- the connecting pipe bolts (1) ,
- the balance weight of the connecting pipe,
- the connecting pipe.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
a Refit the connecting pipe equipped with the connec-
ting pipe balance weight.
a Fit new after-sales sleeves (see 19B, Exhaust, Ex-
haust: Precautions for repair, page 19B-12) .
II - FINAL OPERATION
a Check:
- that there is no contact with the underbody,
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.
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Note:
If the rubber mounting bush is damaged, it must
always be replaced.
IMPORTANT
Position the « nut and bolt securing the sleeve »
assembly so that the assembly cannot come into
contact with the underbody.