Installing upper catalytic converter near engine for bank 2

• Replace V-ribbon clips (1).

  Parts:  V-ribbon clips

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• Replace seals (1).

  Parts:  Seals

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• Position the catalytic converter (1) near the engine.
• Position V-clip (3).
• Tighten down screw (2).

Catalytic converter to exhaust turbocharger
V-band clamp Replace V-band clamp.	Tightening torque	14 Nm

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• Tighten down screws (1).

Catalytic converter to cylinder head
screw	Tightening torque	21.4 Nm

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• Tighten down screws (1).

Catalytic converter to cylinder head
screw	Tightening torque	21.4 Nm

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• Slide the V-clip (1) towards the bottom onto the catalytic converter near engine.
• Position the V-clip (1) on the catalytic converter near engine.
• Tighten down screw (2).

Top catalytic converter to bottom catalytic. converter
V-band clamp Replace V-band clamp.	Tightening torque	14 Nm

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Checking the screw connection of the V-ribbon clips 

• Replace the V-ribbon clip (1).

  Parts:  V-band clamp

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Check 

• Check if the screw connection of the V-band clamp is too loose.

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Result 

» The screw connection is too slack. If a gap can be seen between the ends of the V-ribbon clips.

Measure

• Loosen the screw and tighten again.

Check 

• Check if the screw connection of the V-band clamp is too tight.

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Result 

» The screw connection is too tight. The ends of the V-ribbon clip are not positioned parallel.

Measure

• Release the screw and replace the V-ribbon clip.

  Parts:  V-band clamp

• Make sure that the ends of the V-band clamp are parallel to each other.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD, TOP .
• Installing conduit on bank 2.

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  • Clip the wiring harness (2) into the clamps (1).

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  • Position the wiring harness.
  • Tighten down screws (1).
    TIGHTENING TORQUES
    
    

    Cable duct
    M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

• Installing cable duct at cylinder bank 1.

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  • Position the conduit (2).
  • Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES
  
  

  Cable duct
  M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

• Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR OF CYLINDER BANK 2 .
• Refer to CHECKING THE POSITION OF THE HEAT SHIELD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE EXPANSION TANK FOR THE CHARGE AIR COOLER .
• Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT EXPANSION TANK .
• Refer to INSTALLING HOLDER OF THE DME CONTROL UNIT FOR CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 5 TO 8 .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR FOR THE CYLINDERS 1 TO 4 .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANEL OF THE SLAVE DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Installing the cover panel of the master DME control unit.

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  • Position the cover of the master DME control unit (1)
  • Engage the cover panel of the master DME control unit (1) downwards with the clamps (2) and the guide pins (3) in the carrier plate of the DME.
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
• Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Installing the rear right engine compartment cover.

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  Remove the battery cover  .

  NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
  • Remove the special tool 2 452 007  from the battery.

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  • Install the cover (2).
  • Lock the lock (1).
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .