Right Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter

Right Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter

Removing

- Remove the rear engine cover - 2 - upward.






- Free up the fuel line - 4 - and hose connection - 1 - from the EVAP canister on the air filter housing and on the air guide tube.






- Remove the vacuum hose - 2 - from the air guide hose connection.

- Remove the air guide pipe by loosening the hose clamp - 3 - and opening the clips - arrows -.

- Disconnect the electrical connector - 2 - for the oxygen sensor (O2S) after three way catalytic converter (TWC) (G130) and free up the electrical wire.






• Ignore - 1 -.

- Remove nut - 2 - accessible from above from front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold connection.






• To provide a better illustration, component location is shown from behind with engine removed.

- Remove the right front wheel.

- Remove the noise insulation, to do this, loosen the mounting parts - 1, 2, arrow -.






- Remove the bolts - arrows - and remove the front transverse beam.







The decoupling elements in the front muffler could be damaged.

• Do not bend decoupling elements in front muffler more than 10°.

- Remove the bolts - 2 - on the rear bracket for the exhaust system.






• Ignore - 1 and 3 -.

- Remove nuts - 1 - and - 3 - (accessible from the bottom) from front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold connection.






• To provide a better illustration, component location is shown from behind with engine removed.

- Loosen the right clamping sleeve - 2 - and push it rearward.






- Remove the right front muffler together with the catalytic converter.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Muffler Overview ] Muffler Overview.

• Replace the seals and self-locking nuts.

• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model.

• During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.

• Always install the oxygen sensor wire in the same location so it does not come into contact with the exhaust pipe.

- Install the front transverse beam and noise insulation.

- Install exhaust system free of stress. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Service and Repair.