Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Observe due care when working near a hot exhaust system.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustration depending on the vehicle specification, but essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
All vehicles
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift. Refer to: Lifting
.
General Equipment: Two-post lift
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Remove the exhaust system.
Refer to: Exhaust System .
- Disconnect the heated exhaust gas oxygen (HEGO) sensor.
- Remove the 2 heat shield bolts and then remove the heat shield.
NAS vehicles
- Remove the catalytic converter upper heat shields.NOTE: This step is only required to be carried out on SULEV vehicles.
- Disconnect the post-catalytic converter exhaust gas temperature sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the pre-catalytic converter exhaust gas temperature sensor electrical connector.
- Release the sensor wiring from the 3 retaining clips.
Non NAS vehicles
- Disconnect the pre-catalytic converter exhaust gas temperature sensor electrical connector.
- Release the sensor wiring from the retaining clip.
All vehicles
- Remove the 2 bellyband bolts securing the catalyst converter to the transmission bracket.
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NOTE:
- Discard the exhaust clamp after removal.
- Remove and discard the gasket.
- Release the exhaust clamp.
- The exhaust clamp is spot welded into position and will require removal with the use of a grinder or a drill.
- Remove the catalytic converter.
NAS vehicles
- Remove the 3 exhaust sensors from the catalytic converter assembly.NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Special Tool(s): 310-121
Non NAS vehicles
- Remove the 2 exhaust sensors from the catalytic converter assembly.
Special Tool(s): 310-121