Overview - Emissions Control System

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Emissions Control System

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1. Bolt
   • 20 Nm
2. Bracket
   • Replace if damaged
3. Catalytic Converter
   • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
   • Depending on the emissions standard with integrated particulate filter
   • Protect from shocks and impact stress
   • Catalytic Converter, Removing and Installing. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Particulate Filter, Removing and Installing. Refer to PARTICULATE FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
4. Bolt
   • 23 Nm
5. Nut

   Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 3.

6. Bracket
   • For catalytic converter
7. Bracket
   • For catalytic converter
8. Screw-Type Clamp
   • Replace after removing.
   • Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 3.
   • Installation position. Refer to Fig 2.
9. Seal
   • Replace after removing.
10. Turbocharger
    • Overview. Refer to OVERVIEW - TURBOCHARGER .
11. Nut

    Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 3.

12. Clamping Sleeve
    • Before tightening, align the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
    • Installation position. Refer to Figure.
    • Tighten threaded connections evenly.
13. Nut
    • 23 Nm

Installation Position of the Catalytic Converter Screw-Type Clamp 

Fig 2: Installed Location of the Catalytic Converter Screw Clamp

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• Angle -α- = 30°.

Catalytic Converter - Tightening Specification and Sequence 

Fig 3: Catalytic Converter - Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten the threaded connections in steps in the sequence shown: