Removing Three-Way Catalytic Converters (TWC) / Front Exhaust Pipe: Notes

Fig 1: Three-Way Catalytic Converters And Front Exhaust Pipe

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the nuts. Disconnect the front exhaust pipe from the turbocharger (TC)
the nuts where the exhaust pipe divides downstream of the three-way catalytic converter (TWC)
the center SIPS member.

Disconnect the brake pipe from the clips on the front SIPS member.

Remove the screws from the front SIPS member.

Slide the three-way catalytic converter (TWC) (with the heat deflector plate) back and then lower it.

NOTE:

For tightening torques, see: Tightening torque .

NOTE:

To ensure that there is no exhaust leakage, see: Flanged joint, assembling .