Installing The Catalytic Converter Unit With The Heat Deflector Plate

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Fig 1: Three-Way Catalytic Converter Removed

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Use new nuts and gaskets .

NOTE:

Lubricate all the studs. Use paste, P/N: 116 1408 . Avoid skin contact with the paste.

Connect the pipe to the engine. Use a mobile jack with universal plate 9995972 as support.

NOTE:

Ensure that the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) wiring is above the brake pipe.

Press the brake pipe into place in its holder on the front SIPS member.

Connect to the rear exhaust pipe. Install all nuts loosely.

Install the screws for the front SIPS member.

Remove the mobile jack.

Tighten

the nuts for the front flange seal. Tighten crosswise to 25 Nm
the front SIPS member. Tighten to 25 Nm
the rear flange seal nuts. Tighten to 25 Nm
the rear SIPS member. Tighten to 25 Nm .

Fig 2: Heated Oxygen Sensor Connectors

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Connect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) wiring.

Secure the wiring at the rear edge of the sub-frame.

Install the splashguard under the engine.

Install the left front wheel. See Installing wheels .