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Front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter (B204L/E/R)

Front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter (B204L/E/R)

Dismantling


Important

The exhaust pipe's flexible section is highly sensitive to bending and must not be bent more than about 5°, as this could result in permanent deformation.

Do not allow the catalytic converter to hang from the flexible section.



1. Remove the heat shield over the exhaust manifold.

2. Disconnect the oxygen sensor's leads, undo the clip and the upper cable clamp.

Important

Do not twist the leads. The oxygen sensor is sensitive to knocks and jolts and must be handled with care.


3. Remove the lower cable clamp and oxygen sensor.

Raise the car.

4. Loosen the joint between the front exhaust pipe and the middle pipe.


5. Unbolt the front exhaust pipe from the turbocharger.

6. Unhook the exhaust pipe from the rubber mounting on the subframe and lower the exhaust pipe.


To fit



1. Clean the joints.

2. Position the front exhaust pipe and bolt it to the turbocharger. Before fitting, lubricate the three studs on the turbocharger with Molycote 1000, part No. 30 20 971.

Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18.5 lbf ft)

3. Attach the exhaust pipe to the subframe with the rubber mountings from the catalytic converter. If necessary, use new rubber bushes.

4. Bolt together the joint to the intermediate pipe, using a new clamp.

Tightening torque: 30 Nm (22.5 lbf ft)

Important

To avoid leakage, joints should be tightened with new clamps.


5. Lower the car to the floor.


Fit the oxygen sensor, but first lubricate the threads with Molycote 1000, part no. 30 20 971.

Tightening torque: 55 Nm (41 lbf ft)

Important

The oxygen sensor is sensitive to knocks and jolts and must be handled with care. It is important to ensure that the connection between oxygen sensor and union is gastight.


6. Position the cable, plug in and secure the connector in the holder.

Pay attention to sharp edges and hot components.

Secure the lead to the turbo's coolant pipe with a cable tie.

7. Fit the heat shield over the exhaust manifold.