Removing catalytic converter
Preliminary work
- Removing the ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Remove the lambda OXYGEN SENSOR .
- Remove the OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
- Remove left and right tank COVER .
- Remove the tunnel connecting SUPPORT .
- Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM .
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
CAUTION:
Component with heavy weight.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Note component's center of gravity.
- Support component using a jack.
- Secure component against falling off the jack.
CAUTION:
Heavy component.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.
- Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
If installed: Removing the differential pressure sensor
Removing the differential pressure sensor
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
Electrostatic discharge.
Damage to or destruction of electrical components.
- Leave the electrical components in their original packaging until they are being installed. Only use the original packaging for returning the product. Always package removed components straight away.
- Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
- Only tap the housings of electrical components. Do not tap pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
- Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
- For additional information, see: NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .
- Unlock and release the plug connection (1).
- Detach the pressure hose (2) from the differential pressure sensor (4) in the direction of the arrow and set aside.
- Loosen nut (3).
- Feed out differential pressure sensor (4) and remove.
- Disconnect positive battery cable (1) from the clamps (2) and set aside.
- Be sure that the flexible pipe will not be damaged.
Avoid large bending radii and overexpansion.
- Unfasten nut (1).
- Loosen screw (2).
- Loosen screws (3).
- Guide out and remove holder (4).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Feed out V-band clamp (1) and remove.
- Pull out catalytic converter (3) towards the bottom and remove.