Left Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter

Left Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Hose Clamps Up to 25 mm Dia. (3094)

Removing

• All cable ties which are opened or cut open when removing, must be replaced in the same position when installing.

- Pull rear engine cover off - arrows -.






- Clamp off coolant hose - 2 - using (3094) and disconnect from coolant expansion tank.






- Remove coolant expansion tank - arrow -.

- Disconnect electrical connection from Engine Coolant Level (ECL) warning switch (F66) at bottom of coolant reservoir and set aside coolant reservoir with coolant hoses - 1 and 3 - connected.

- If necessary, seal the connection using an appropriate plug.

- Disconnect the electrical harness connector - 2 - for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 after catalytic converter (G131) and free up the wiring.






• Ignore - 1 -.

- Remove nut - 2 - which is accessible from top for front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.






• To improve clarity, the removed engine is shown from the rear.

- Remove left front wheel.

• Secure the brake disc with a wheel bolt.

- Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 and 2 - and remove noise insulation.






- Remove heat shield - arrows - for left drive axle.






- Remove subframe transverse beam - arrows -.






- Remove front transverse beam - arrows -.






Separate exhaust system at left clamping sleeve - 2 -.






• Ignore - 1 -.

• Do not bend the flex joint in the front exhaust pipe more than 10° or it could be damaged.

- Remove bolts - 1 - at rear bracket for front exhaust pipe.






• Ignore - 2 and 3 -.

- Remove bolt - 1 - at left bracket for front exhaust pipe.






• Ignore - 2 -.

- Remove nuts - 1 and 3 - which are accessible from bottom for the front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.






• To improve clarity, the removed engine is shown.

- Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order while noting the following:

• Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.

• When installing, bring all cable ties back to the same positions.

• Electrical wire of oxygen sensor must always be secured in the same position when installing so that contact with the exhaust pipe is avoided.

- Install subframe cross member.

- Install front cross member.

- Align exhaust system free of tension. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Exhaust System, Installing.

• Individual components of exhaust system mounting, refer to => [ Individual Suspension Components, Left Side ] Exhaust System Overview.

Tightening Specifications






* Replace bolts and nuts.