Catalytic Converter Replacement 1.2L

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Service Caution in the Preface section.

Notice: Refer to Flex Decoupler Notice in the Preface section.

Notice: Refer to Catalytic Converter Movement Notice in the Preface section.




1. Remove the exhaust manifold cover with the bolts.



2. Remove the catalytic converter upper flange nut.



3. Remove the connecting pipe mounting bracket bolt.
4. Remove the catalytic converter lower flange nuts.
5. Remove the catalytic converter and the gasket.

1. Install the catalytic converter and the gasket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Important: Position the catalytic converter onto the exhaust manifold flange with one upper flange nut.

2. Install the catalytic converter lower flange nuts and the connecting pipe mounting bracket.

Tighten

•	Tighten the connecting pipe to catalytic converter nuts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).

•	Tighten the connecting pipe mounting bracket bolt to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).




3. Install the catalytic converter upper flange nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




4. Install the exhaust manifold cover bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the exhaust manifold cover bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).