Three Way Converter - Replacement of Pressed Bolts
NUMBER207/912
GROUP
25
MODEL
200/700-900
TITLE
REPLACEMENT OF PRESS BOLTS
ON THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER (TWC)
B21/B23/B230 F/FT/B234F ENGINES
MARKET
US and Canada
DATE
March 1993
REFERENCE:
TP 31003/1 (ENGLISH); 05/87; B200, B230 ENGINES
TP 30987/1 (ENGLISH); 07/86; B230FT ENGINE
TP 30684/1 (ENGLISH); 03/84; B23FT ENGINE
TP 31614/1 (ENGLISH); 06/90; ENGINE B19, B23
TP 31311/1 (ENGLISH); 12/88; B204, B234 ENGINES
Replacement of press bolts on Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
The front flange of the three-way catalytic converter (TWC) is fitted with press bolts. These bolts are available as replacement parts, p/n 1276215-9.
Remove heated oxygen sensor (H02S)
CAUTION:
Care should be taken to avoid risk of fire when heating TWC. TWC must not be exposed to heat from open flame.
REMOVAL:
With TWC removed from car
Press out bolt using press tool 999 2862 or using a vice and counterhold (A). Use socket or similar item as counterhold. Flange may also be heated and bolt tapped out.
With TWC installed in car
Press out bolt using press tool 999 2862, or heat flange and tap out bolt.
INSTALLATION:
NOTE: Installation will be facilitated by oiling bolt.
With TWC removed from car
Press in new bolt using press tool 999 2862 or using vice and counterhold (A). Ensure that bolt head is seated against flange following installation.
With TWC installed in car
Press in new bolt using press tool 999 2862 and counterhold, or pull up with nut. Ensure that bolt head is seated against flange following installation.
WARRANTY STATEMENT:
Claims may be submitted under the New Car Limited Warranty when a manufacturing defect is present using claim type: 01.