Left Catalytic Converter

Left Catalytic Converter

Removing






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

- Loosen the hose clamps - arrows - and lay the air guide pipe aside with the vacuum hose - 1 - connected.

- Remove the left front muffler. Refer to => [ Front Muffler ] Front Muffler.

- Remove the connector - 3 - for the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 after catalytic converter (G131) from the bracket on the right suspension strut tower, then disconnect it and free up the heated oxygen sensor.






• Ignore - 1, 2 and 4 -.

- Remove the bolts - 1 - and - arrows - and then remove the bracket - 2 - for the catalytic converter.






• The bolt - 1 - is accessible from the top.

- Remove the nuts - arrows - and then remove the catalytic converter.






Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to:

• => [ Muffler and Catalytic Converter Overview ] Muffler and Catalytic Converter Overview.

• => [ Individual Suspension Components, Left Side ] Muffler and Catalytic Converter Overview.

• Replace the seals and self-locking nuts.

• The hose connections as well as the air guide pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.

• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

• To mount the air guide hoses on their connectors securely, spray the bolts on the used clamps with rust remover before installing.

- Install the left front muffler. Refer to => [ Front Muffler ] Front Muffler.