19B-61
EXHAUST
Connecting hose: Removal - Refitting
F4R
19B
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
a parts always to be replaced: seal between cata-
lytic converter and exhaust downpipe hose (10,
08,02,21).
a Use SURFACE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts
and ingredients for the repairwork) (04B, Consu-
mables - Products) to clean the bearing faces of the
catalytic converter and the exhaust connecting ho-
se.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
a Refit:
-a new seal on the exhaust connecting hose,
-the exhaust connecting hose,
-the exhaust connecting hose nuts,
-the bolt of the rubber mounting bush of the exhaust
connecting hose.
a Fit a new After-Sales sleeve between the expansion
chamber and the connecting hose (see 19B, Ex-
haust, Exhaust: Parts and consumables for the
repair work, page 19B-1) .
a Tighten the sleeve while supporting the exhaust pipe
to ensure they are aligned.
III - FINAL OPERATION
a Check:
-that all the exhaust pipe heat shields are in place
and properly attached.
-that there is no contact with the underbody,
-that there are no leaks.
a Refit the engine undertray.
IMPORTANT
Position the « nut and bolt securing the sleeve »
assembly so that the assembly cannot come into
contact with the underbody.