Withdrawal procedure:
- trace the wiring to the oxygen concentration sensor in the exhaust gases, disconnect the sensor connector and release the wiring from the fasteners;
- turn out bolts of fastening of a reception pipe to an arm on a transmission;
- unscrew the bolts and unscrew the nuts securing the exhaust pipe flange to the manifold, remove the gasket;
Pic. 3.117. Connecting the downpipe and the rear of the exhaust system (the arrow points to the connecting collar)
- unscrew the nuts and remove the clamp (pic. 3.117);
- Remove the downpipe with catalytic converter from under the vehicle.
Attention! It is forbidden to strike the catalytic converter housing - this leads to its failure.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Replace the 3-point flange gasket and exhaust pipe clamp. Tighten nuts of fastening of a reception pipe the demanded moment.
Note. A damaged heat shield must be replaced to prevent fire.