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Removal and installation of catalytic convertor and front exhaust system - ra49lh1045531x(5531)

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A. Catalytic convertor, B. Front exhaust system Engine 104 LH-Injection 

Preceding work

Removing and installing engine compartment lining

Removing and installing exhaust system from flanged connection (49-7280 )

Operation No. of operation texts and operation values or standard texts and flat rates 49-5531 

  1. Removing and installing catalytic convertor 
    Fig 1: Identifying Catalytic Convertor Remove/Install Components
    G05438957Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
    Oxygen sensor plug connection (G3/2x1) remove, fit on.
    NOTE:
    • Turning union nut to the left  as far as stop → opening
    • Turning union nut to the right  as far as stop → securing
    Screws (1) on left/right exhaust manifold unscrew, screw in.
    Installation instruction 
    Install new rivet nuts in exhaust manifolds with caulking bolt 103 589 01 39 00.
    Tightening torque 30 Nm as reference value.
    Nuts (6a) at supporting arm (10a or 10b) unscrew, screw on.
    Catalytic converter (2) remove, install.
    Oxygen sensor (G3/2) unscrew, screw in. Special tool 000 589 71 03 00.
    Installation instruction 
    Coat thread of oxygen sensor (G3/2) with hot lubricating paste, Part No. 000 989 88 51.
    Tightening torque 50 - 60 Nm as reference value.
    Leaktightness of all connections examine with engine running.
    LH control unit fault memory read, erase if necessary (see Diagnosis Manual Engine, Volume 2, Index 0).

    Special tools 

    Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (103 589 01 39 00 14)
    G05438958Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
    Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (000 589 71 03 00 83)
    G05438959Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
  2. Removing and installing front exhaust system 
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Exhaust System Remove/Install Components
    G05438960Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
    Bolts (1) at exhaust manifold unscrew, screw in.
    Installation instruction 
    Install new rivet nuts in exhaust manifolds with caulking screw 103 589 01 39 00.
    Tightening torque 30 Nm as reference value.
    Nuts (6a) at supporting arm (10a or 10b) unscrew, screw on.
    Front silencer (2a) remove, install.
    Leaktightness of all connections examine with engine running.

    Special tools 

    Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (103 589 01 39 00 14)
    G05438961Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.