Front catalytic converter attachment seal - replace
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GT Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2010
- Section
- Exhaust pipes and silencers › Front catalytic converter attachment seal - replace
FRONT CATALYTIC CONVERTER ATTACHMENT SEAL - REPLACE
Removing
Position the vehicle on the ramp
Ensure that the ignition key is in the OFF position, then disconnect the negative battery terminal (-).
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | See A1B BATTERY ( BATTERY NEGATIVE ) |
Drain the air conditioner coolant circuit
Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DEHYDRATE AND RECHARGE.
Proceed with removal
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL R R
Proceed with removal
Proceed with removal
Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R
Proceed with removal
Proceed with removal
Op. 5040A20 AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR - R+R - INCLUDES FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY
Proceed with removal
Proceed with removal
Op. 5040A26 COMPRESSOR MOUNT - R R
Op. 1016A40 IGNITION COIL COVER ON CYLINDER HEAD- R+R
Op. 1076A48 CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD - R R
Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R
Refitting
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1076A48 CATALYTIC CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD - R R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1016A40 IGNITION COIL COVER ON CYLINDER HEAD- R+R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 5040A26 COMPRESSOR MOUNT - R R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 5040A20 AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR - R+R - INCLUDES FLUID LEVEL CHECK AND TOP UP IF NECESSARY.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL R R.
Fill the air conditioner coolant circuit
Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DEHYDRATE AND RECHARGE.
Connect the negative (-) battery terminal
Remove the car from the ramps.
Removing
Proceed with removal
Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R
Proceed with removal
Op. 1080B65 CATALYTIC CONVERTER ASSEMBLY R R
Refitting
Proceed with refitting
Op. 1080B65 CATALYTIC CONVERTER ASSEMBLY R R.
Proceed with refitting
Op. 7055B54 UNDER-ENGINE GUARD - R R.
Removing
Position the vehicle on the ramp
1. Undo the nuts (1a) and disconnect the front section of the exhaust pipe (1b) from the catalytic converter.
2. Remove the front attachment gasket for the catalytic converter.
Refitting
1. Place the front catalytic converter attachment gasket in the housing.
2. Place the front section of the exhaust pipe (2a) back in its housing and secure by tightening the nuts (2b) to the recommended torque.
| Fastening | Component | Ø | Value (daNm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2b | Nut | PRE-CAT CONVERTOR/CAT CONVERTOR PIPE | M8 | (Catalytic converter side) 2.3 ÷ 2.8 |
Remove the car from the ramps.
Removing
Proceed with the removal
Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R
Refitting
Proceed with the refitting
Op. 1080B62 CATALYTIC CONVERTER - R + R
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