2009 RENAULT TWINGO tow

19B-12
EXHAUST
Catalytic converter: Removal - Refitting
K9K
19B
PARTS AND CONSUMABLES FOR THE REPAIR
Pièces à remplacer systématiquement :
-air inlet pipe seals,
-the catalytic converter seal on the turbocharger,
-any stud and/or nut on the turbocharger or damaged
catalytic converter,
-The exhaust system sealing ring on the catalytic con-
verter.
Ingrédients :
-ABRASIVE PADS,
-SURFACE CLEANER.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift ( (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) ).
aDisconnect the battery ( (see Battery: Removal -
Refitting) ).
aRemove:
-the windscreen wiper arms ( (see Windscreen
wiper arm: Removal - Refitting) ),
-the scuttle panel grille ( (see Scuttle panel grille:
Removal - Refitting) ),
-the scoop under the scuttle panel grille ( (see
Scoop under the scuttle panel grille: Removal -
Refitting) ),
-the air filter box (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter
unit: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-13) .
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the catalytic converter bolts (1) on the tur-
bocharger.
aRaise the vehicle.
aRemove the engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine
mounting, Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 19D-18) . Tightening torquesm
catalytic converter studs
on the turbocharger9 Nm
catalytic converter nuts
on the turbocharger26 Nm
catalytic converter
upstream strut bolts on
the engine44 Nm
catalytic converter
downstream strut bolts
on the gearbox21 Nm
catalytic converter
downstream strut nut on
the gearbox21 Nm
catalytic converter
upstream strut bolts on
the catalytic converter26 Nm
catalytic converter
downstream strut bolt
on the catalytic con-
verter21 Nm
exhaust pipe bolts on
the catalytic converter21 Nm
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and oper-
ation recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Precautions
for the repair, page 19B-8) .
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19B-13
EXHAUST
Catalytic converter: Removal - Refitting
K9K
19B
aRemove:
-the catalytic converter downstream strut bolts (2) ,
-the catalytic converter downstream strut nut (3) .aRemove:
-the exhaust pipe springs and bolts (4) on the cata-
lytic converter,
-the sealing ring of the exhaust pipe on the catalytic
converter and throw it in the bin.
aRemove the exhaust pipe towards the rear of the ve-
hicle.
aRemove the catalytic converter upstream strut bolts
(5) .
aRemove the catalytic converter from the studs on
the turbocharger.
aRemove the seal between the catalytic converter
and the turbocharger and throw it in the bin.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aUse ABRASIVE PADS to clean the bearing faces:
-the turbocharger and the catalytic converter,
-the catalytic converter and the exhaust system.
aNext, clean the bearing faces with SURFACE
CLEANER ( (see Vehicle: Parts and consum-
ables for the repair) ) and clean cloths.
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Note:
Remove the exhaust pipe from its underbody
mountings to push it back further, if necessary.

19B-15
EXHAUST
Catalytic converter: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 772 – D7F
19B
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aDisconnect the downstream oxygen sensor connec-
tor.
aUnclip the wiring harness from the downstream oxy-
gen sensor.
aDisconnect the upstream oxygen sensor connector.
aUnpick the wiring harness from the upstream oxy-
gen sensor.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the clip (1) between the catalytic converter and the
intermediate pipe,
-the bolts (2) from the exhaust flange,
-the catalytic converter,
-the exhaust pipe sealing ring on the catalytic con-
verter.
Dismantling the catalytic converter
aUsing the (Mot. 1495-01), remove:
-the downstream oxygen sensor,
-the upstream oxygen sensor.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
Reassembling the catalytic converter
aUsing the (Mot. 1495-01), refit:
-the upstream oxygen sensor,
-the downstream oxygen sensor.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
a
aRefit:
-the catalytic converter,
-the exhaust bracket bolts,
-the clip between the catalytic converter and the in-
termediate pipe.
aTighten:
-the exhaust bracket bolts,
-the clip between the catalytic converter and the in-
termediate pipe.
III - FINAL OPERATION
aClip the upstream oxygen sensor wiring harness into
place.
aConnect the upstream oxygen sensor connector.
aAttach the downstream oxygen sensor wiring har-
ness.
aConnect the downstream oxygen sensor connector. Special tooling required
Mot. 1495-0122 mm socket for removal -
refitting of oxygen sensors.
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WARNING
Always replace the sealing ring between the cat-
alytic con verter and the exhaust pipe with a new
component.

19B-16
EXHAUST
Catalytic converter: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 780 or 782
19B
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 411, 02A, Lifting equip-
ment).
aDisconnect the battery (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) (MR 411, 80A, Battery).
aRemove:
-the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter
unit: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-13) ,
-the air filter box strut bolt,-the air filter box strut,
-the upstream oxygen sensor (see 17B, Petrol in-
jection, Oxygen sensors: Removal - Refitting,
page 17B-13) . Tightening torquesm
catalytic converter lower
bracket bolt on the gear-
box44 N.m
bolts of the catalytic
converter lower bracket
on the engine25 N.m
side bracket bolts on the
catalytic converter21 N.m
side bracket bolts on the
engine21 N.m
catalytic converter nuts
on the turbocharger (ini-
tial torque)20 N.m
catalytic converter nuts
on the turbocharger30 N.m
bolts of the catalytic
converter lower bracket
on the catalytic con-
verter (initial torque)20 N.m
bolts of the catalytic
converter lower bracket
on the catalytic con-
verter30 N.m
exhaust downpipe bolts21 N.m
catalytic converter strut
nut21 N.m
catalytic converter strut
bolt on the rocker cover21 N.m

19B-23
EXHAUST
Expansion chamber: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 780 or 782
19B
REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE
EXPANSION CHAMBER
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 411, 02A, Lifting equip-
ment).
II - REMOVAL OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the clip (1) between the front section of the expan-
sion chamber and the expansion chamber,
-the bolts (2) and the springs from the front section
of the expansion chamber on the catalytic convert-
er,-the front section of the expansion chamber,
-the exhaust downpipe sealing ring from the catalyt-
ic converter and discard it.
REFITTING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE
EXPANSION CHAMBER
aParts always to be replaced:
-any stud and/or nut from the damaged catalytic
converter,
-the exhaust system sealing ring on the catalytic
converter,
-clip.
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aUsing RUBBING PADS clean the bearing faces of:
-on the catalytic converter,
-on the exhaust system.
aThen, degrease the bearing faces with SURFACE
CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts and consumables
for the repair) (MR 411, 04B, Consumables - Prod-
ucts).
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aPlace the front section of the expansion chamber on
the catalytic converter fitted with a new sealing ring.
aRefit:
-the expansion chamber front section bolts and
springs on the catalytic converter,
-a new clip between the front section of the expan-
sion chamber and the expansion chamber,
aTorque tighten the expansion chamber front sec-
tion bolts on the catalytic converter (21 Nm).
REMOVING THE EXPANSION CHAMBER
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 411, 02A, Lifting equip-
ment).
II - REMOVAL OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the clip between the front section of the ex-
pansion chamber and the expansion chamber.
aRemove the expansion chamber. Tightening torquesm
expansion chamber
front section bolts on
the catalytic converter21 Nm
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and oper-
ation recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Precautions
for the repair, page 19B-8) .
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19B-25
EXHAUST
Expansion chamber: Removal - Refitting
K4M
19B
REMOVING THE EXHAUST PIPE FRONT
EXPANSION CHAMBER
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
aRemove:
-the engine undertray bolts,
-the engine undertray.II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the expansion chamber clip (1) .
aRemove:
-the nuts (2) on the catalytic converter bracket,
-the expansion chamber,
-the catalytic converter seal,
-the catalytic converter studs using a roller-type
stud removal tool. Equipment required
roller-type stud removal tool
Tightening torquesm
catalytic converter studs7 N.m
catalytic converter
bracket nuts21 N.m
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and opera-
tion recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Precautions
for the repair, page 19B-8) .
IMPORTANT
Wear protective gloves during the operation.
IMPORTANT
Wear heat protective gloves during the operation.
WARNING
To prevent the surrounding components from over-
heating, do not damage (tear, pierce bend etc.) a
heat shield.
All damaged heat shields must be replaced.
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19B-26
EXHAUST
Expansion chamber: Removal - Refitting
K4M
19B
REMOVING THE EXHAUST PIPE REAR
EXPANSION CHAMBER
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aCut the exhaust pipe (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust:
Precautions for the repair, page 19B-8) in the des-
ignated cutting area downstream from the expan-
sion chamber (see ) .
aRemove:
-the rubber mounting bush bolt (3) ,
-the clip (4) from the expansion chamber,
-the expansion chamber.
REFITTING THE EXHAUST PIPE FRONT
EXPANSION CHAMBER
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aUse ABRASIVE PADS to clean the bearing faces of
the expansion chamber on the catalytic converter
(see Vehicle: Parts and consumables for the re-
pair) (04B, Consumables - Products).aNext, degrease these bearing faces using SUR-
FACE CLEANER and clean cloths (see Vehicle:
Parts and consumables for the repair) (04B, Con-
sumables - Products).
aAlways replace:
-the catalytic converter seal,
-the expansion chamber clip,
-the catalytic converter studs.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit new studs on the catalytic converter.
aTorque tighten the catalytic converter studs (7
N.m).
aRefit:
-a new catalytic converter seal,
-the expansion chamber,
-the clip on the expansion chamber.
aTorque tighten the catalytic converter bracket
nuts (21 N.m).
aTighten the clip bolt while guiding the exhaust pipe
to ensure correct alignment.
aCheck:
-that all the exhaust pipe heat shields are in place
and properly attached.
-that there is no contact with the underbody,
-that there are no leaks.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit the engine undertray.
REFITTING THE EXHAUST PIPE REAR
EXPANSION CHAMBER
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace the expansion chamber clip.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the expansion chamber,
-an expansion chamber clip.
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19B-28
EXHAUST
Intermediate pipe: Removal - Refitting
K9K
19B
PARTS AND CONSUMABLES FOR THE REPAIR
Pièces à remplacer systématiquement :
-any stud and/or nut from the damaged catalytic con-
verter,
-the exhaust system sealing ring on the catalytic con-
verter,
-clip.
Ingrédients :
-ABRASIVE PADS,
-SURFACE CLEANER.
REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE
INTERMEDIATE PIPE
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift ( (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) ).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove:
-the exhaust pipe springs and bolts on the catalytic
converter,
-the clip between the front section of the intermedi-
ate pipe and the intermediate pipe,
-the front section of the intermediate pipe,
-the sealing ring of the exhaust pipe on the catalytic
converter and throw it in the bin.
REFITTING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE
INTERMEDIATE PIPE
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aUsing RUBBING PADS clean the bearing faces of:
-on the catalytic converter,
-on the exhaust system.
aNext, degrease these bearing faces using SUR-
FACE CLEANER ( (see Vehicle: Parts and con-
sumables for the repair) ) and clean cloths.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aFit the intermediate pipe, fitted with a new sealing
ring, onto the catalytic converter.
aRefit a new clip between the front section of the in-
termediate pipe and the intermediate pipe.
aRefit the exhaust pipe springs and bolts on the cata-
lytic converter.
aTorque tighten the exhaust pipe bolts on the cata-
lytic converter (21 Nm).
REMOVING THE INTERMEDIATE PIPE
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift ( (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) ).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the clip between the front section of the in-
termediate pipe and the intermediate pipe.
aRemove the intermediate pipe.
aCut the exhaust pipe (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust:
Precautions for the repair, page 19B-8) in the des-
ignated area to be cut (see ) .
aRemove:
-the intermediate pipe rubber mounting bush bolt on
the body,
-the connector pipe,
-the rubber mounting bush bolt on the intermediate
pipe,
-the intermediate pipe rubber mounting bush. Tightening torquesm
exhaust pipe bolts on
the catalytic converter21 Nm
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and oper-
ation recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Precautions
for the repair, page 19B-8) .