2009 RENAULT TWINGO RS exhaust

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-24
EXHAUST
Expansion chamber: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 780 or 782
19B
aCut the exhaust pipe (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust:
Precautions for the repair, page 19B-8) in the area
designated to be cut (see ) .
aRemove:
-the expansion chamber rubber mounting bush bolt
from the body,
-the expansion chamber,
-the rubber mounting bush bolt from the expansion
chamber,
-the expansion chamber rubber mounting bush.
REFITTING THE EXPANSION CHAMBER
I - REMOVAL OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the expansion chamber rubber mounting bush,
-the expansion chamber rubber mounting bush bolt.
aFit the expansion chamber.
aAttach the expansion chamber to the vehicle using
the expansion chamber rubber mounting bush bolt.
aFit a new After-Sales sleeve (see 19B, Exhaust, Ex-
haust: Precautions for the repair, page 19B-8) .
aTighten the exhaust trunking.
aTighten the expansion chamber rubber mounting
bush bolt on the body.
aRefit a new clip between the front section of the ex-
pansion chamber and the expansion chamber.
aTighten the clip between the front section of the ex-
pansion chamber and the expansion chamber.II - FINAL OPERATION
aCheck the following and deal with if necessary:
-that there is no contact with the underbody,
-the presence and correct positioning of all the ex-
haust pipe heat shields.
aStart the vehicle.
aCheck that there are no leaks and deal with them if
necessary.
Note:
If the rubber mounting bushes are damaged,
mark the position of the support on the body,
then replace the « support - rubber mounting
bush » assembly.
Note:
If replacing the rubber mounting bush, spray the
inside of the rubber mounting bush with BRAKE
CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts and consum-
ables for the repair) (MR 411, 04B, Consum-
ables - Products) to facilitate fitting.

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-27
EXHAUST
Expansion chamber: Removal - Refitting
K4M
19B
aFit a new sleeve between the expansion chamber
and the silencer (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Pre-
cautions for the repair, page 19B-8) .
aTighten the sleeve while supporting the exhaust pipe
to ensure they are aligned.
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.WARNING
Position the « nut and bolt securing the sleeve »
assembly so that the assembly cannot come into
contact with the underbody.

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) .

19B-29
EXHAUST
Intermediate pipe: Removal - Refitting
K9K
19B
REFITTING THE INTERMEDIATE PIPE
REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the rubber mounting bush of the intermediate pipe,
-the rubber mounting bush bolt on the intermediate
pipe.
aFit the intermediate pipe.
aAttach the intermediate pipe to the vehicle using the
intermediate pipe rubber mounting bush bolt.
aFit a new After-Sales sleeve and follow the instruc-
tions (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Precautions
for the repair, page 19B-8) .
aRefit a new clip between the front section of the in-
termediate pipe and the intermediate pipe.
aCheck the following and deal with if necessary:
-that there is no contact with the underbody,
-the presence and correct positioning of all the ex-
haust pipe heat shields.
aStart the engine.
aCheck that there are no leaks and deal with them if
necessary.Note:
If replacing the rubber mounting bush, spray the
inside of the rubber mounting bush with BRAKE
CLEANER ( (see Vehicle: Parts and consum-
ables for the repair) ) in the form of an aerosol
spray to facilitate fitting.

19B-30
EXHAUST
Intermediate pipe: 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).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aRemove the clip between the catalytic converter 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.
REFITTING
REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the rubber mounting bush of the intermediate pipe,
-the rubber mounting bush bolt on the intermediate
pipe.
aFit the intermediate pipe.
aAttach the intermediate pipe to the vehicle using the
intermediate pipe rubber mounting bush bolt.
aFit a new After-Sales sleeve and follow the instruc-
tions (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Precautions
for the repair, page 19B-8) .
aRefit a new clip between the front section of the in-
termediate pipe and the intermediate pipe.aCheck the following and deal with if necessary:
-that there is no contact with the underbody,
-the presence and correct positioning of all the ex-
haust pipe heat shields.
aStart the vehicle.
aCheck that there are no leaks and deal with them if
necessary.
Note:
If replacing the rubber mounting bush, spray the
inside of the rubber mounting bush with aerosol
spray BRAKE CLEANER (see Vehicle: Parts
and consumables for the repair) (04B, Con-
sumables - Products) to facilitate fitting.