Installing the three-way catalytic converter (TWC)
Transferring components
Transfer
- the SIPS member with the exhaust system mountings.
- the heated oxygen sensors (HO2S).NOTE:
The front and rear heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) are not interchangeable.
Tighten the heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) to 45Nm . Use tool 9995543 .
Installing the three-way catalytic converter (TWC)
Lubricate the studs on the turbocharger (TC). Use paste, P/N: 1161408 . Avoid skin contact with the paste.
Lift up the exhaust system and connect it to the rear system with a new gasket and new nuts . Do not tighten.
Then connect to the turbocharger (TC).
HINT: Use a mobile jack with universal plate 9995972 as a support.
The heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) wiring routing over the brake pipe.
Install
- new nuts at the connection to the turbocharger (TC).
- the front SIPS member. Do not tighten yet .
- the brake pipe in holders on the SIPS member.
Tighten the exhaust pipe at the turbocharger (TC) to 25 Nm .
Ensure that the flange on the exhaust pipe is flush against the turbocharger (TC).
- a new screw for the rear mounting for the heat deflector plate.
- the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) wiring at the mounting points.
Remove the retaining strap at the front edge of the exhaust pipe (applies to AWD).
Press connector halves together.
Tighten the exhaust pipe where it separates downstream of the three-way catalytic converter (TWC) to 25 Nm .
Install rear SIPS member. Tighten to 25 Nm (does not apply to AWD).
Tighten the front SIPS member to 25 Nm .
Install the splashguard under the engine.
Install the left front wheel according to Installing wheels .
Check
Test drive the engine and any exhaust leakage.