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Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC), Replacing





Three-way Catalytic Converter (TWC), Replacing

Special Tools: 999 2901

Exhaust pipe front from three-way catalytic converter (TWC), removing

Exhaust pipe front, removing
- Raise the car.
- Apply rust solvent to all components.

Remove:







- the rear engine cover
- the nuts and the front exhaust pipe
- gasket
- the lower (rear) heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).

Lower the car.

Three-way Catalytic converter (TWC), removing

Remove:







- the heat shield from the car body
- the upper (front) heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
- the nuts. Lift out the three-way catalytic converter (TWC)
- the gasket.

Three-way catalytic converter (TWC), installing

NOTE: Ensure that there is no exhaust leakage.

Clean the mating surfaces.

Install:







- the gasket on the turbocharger (TC)
- the three-way catalytic converter (TWC). The nuts. Tighten to 30 Nm.

Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) front (upper), installing







- Install a new sealing ring
- Apply copper paste (P/N 1161035-9) to the entire length of the screw thread
- To avoid damage from twisting to the cable harness for the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), turn the probe approximately 4 turns counter-clockwise before inserting it
- Install the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Tighten to 55 Nm
- Install the heat shield on the body.

Raise the car.

Rear (lower) heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), Installing







- Install a new sealing ring
- Apply copper paste (P/N 1161035-9) to the entire length of the screw thread
- To avoid damage from twisting to the cable harness for the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), turn the probe approximately 4 turns counter-clockwise before inserting it
- Install the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Tighten to 55 Nm.

Exhaust pipe front on three way catalytic converter (TWC), Installing







- Clean the mating surfaces.
- Install a new gasket
- Secure the front exhaust pipe to the manifold. Tighten the nuts. Tighten to 25 Nm
- Reinstall the splash guard.

Check the function
Start the engine. Check that there is no leakage.