Right Front Exhaust Pipe With Catalytic Converter, Removing and Installing (Vehicles With M/T)
Right Front Exhaust Pipe With Catalytic Converter, Removing And Installing (Vehicles With Manual Transmission)
Removing
NOTE: All cable ties which are opened or cut open when removing, must be replaced in the same position when installing.
- Remove rear engine cover - arrows -.
- Disconnect check valve -1- from connection at air duct hose.
- Remove air duct hose, thereby loosening hose clamp -2- and opening clips - arrows -.
- Disconnect electrical harness connector -2- for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G130 and free up the wiring.
NOTE: Ignore - Pos. 1-.
- Remove nut -2- which is accessible from top for front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.
NOTE: To improve clarity, the removed engine is shown from the rear.
- Remove right front wheel.
NOTE: Secure the brake disc with a wheel bolt.
- For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of parking heater/auxiliary heater on sound insulation.
- Loosen quick-release fasteners -1 to 3- and remove front and rear sound insulation.
- Remove heat shield -1- for right drive axle.
- Remove nuts -1- and -3- which are accessible from bottom for front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.
NOTE: To improve clarity, the engine is shown removed.
- Remove nut -2- at right bracket for front exhaust pipe.
NOTE: Ignore - Pos. 1-.
- Disconnect exhaust system at clamping sleeve - right arrow -.
- Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
NOTE:
- Replace gaskets, O-rings and self-locking nuts.
- Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type Parts catalog.
- During installation, all cable ties must be re-installed at the same location.
- Wires of oxygen sensors must always be secured in the same position when installing so that contact with the exhaust pipe is avoided.
- Align exhaust system free of tension Exhaust system, installing free of tension.
NOTE: Individual components of exhaust system mounting
Torque specifications
Component Nm
Front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter to exhaust 27
manifold
Mounting strap to front exhaust pipe 25
Heat shield for drive axle to transmission 25
Hose clamps 9 mm wide 3
* Replace nuts.