2009 RENAULT TWINGO RS engine

19B-14
EXHAUST
Catalytic converter: Removal - Refitting
K9K
19B
aIf they are replaced, torque tighten the catalytic
converter studs on the turbocharger (9 Nm ).
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aFrom underneath the vehicle, fit:
-the catalytic converter on the turbocharger fitted
with a new seal between the catalytic converter
and the turbocharger,
-one of the catalytic converter nuts on the turbo-
charger.
aIn order, fit (without tightening):
-the catalytic converter upstream strut bolts on the
engine,
-the catalytic converter downstream strut bolt and
nut on the gearbox,
-the catalytic converter upstream strut bolts on the
catalytic converter,
-the catalytic converter downstream strut bolt on the
catalytic converter,
-the catalytic converter nuts on the turbocharger,
aTorque tighten and in order:
-the catalytic converter nuts on the turbocharger
(26 Nm),
-the catalytic converter upstream strut bolts on
the engine (44 Nm),
-the catalytic converter downstream strut bolts
on the gearbox (21 Nm),
-the catalytic converter downstream strut nut on
the gearbox (21 Nm),
-the catalytic converter upstream strut bolts on
the catalytic converter (26 Nm),
-the catalytic converter downstream strut bolt
on the catalytic converter (21 Nm).
aFit in order:
-a new exhaust system sealing ring on the catalytic
converter,
-the exhaust pipe on the catalytic converter,
-the exhaust pipe springs and bolts on the catalytic
converter.aTorque tighten the exhaust pipe bolts on the cata-
lytic converter (21 Nm).
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.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the engine tie-bar (see 19D, Engine mounting,
Lower engine tie-bar: Removal - Refitting, page
19D-18) ,
-the air filter box (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter
unit: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-13) ,
-the scoop under the scuttle panel grille ( (see
Scoop under the scuttle panel grille: Removal -
Refitting) ),
-the scuttle panel grille ( (see Scuttle panel grille:
Removal - Refitting) ),
-the windscreen wiper arms ( (see Windscreen
wiper arm: Removal - Refitting) ).
aConnect the battery ( (see Battery: Removal - Re-
fitting) ).
aStart the engine.
aCheck that there are no leaks and deal with them if
necessary. Note:
Check that there is no contact between the cata-
lytic conver ter and the turbocharger oil return
pipe during the entire catalytic converter tighten-
ing operation.

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-17
EXHAUST
Catalytic converter: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 780 or 782
19B
aRemove the turbocharger air outlet rigid pipe bolt (1)
from the throttle valve.
aDetach the turbocharger air outlet pipe from the tur-
bocharger in the direction of the arrow (2) .
aDisconnect the turbocharger air outlet pipe from the
turbocharger.aMove aside the turbocharger air outlet pipe.
aRemove:
-the catalytic converter strut nut (4) ,
-the catalytic converter strut bolt (5) from the rocker
cover,
-the turbocharger strut.
-the rear suspended engine mounting (see 19D,
Engine mounting, Lower engine tie-bar: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 19D-18) .
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Note:
Removing the heat-resistance protector clip (3)
requires the turbocharger air outlet pipe to be
replaced.
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19B-18
EXHAUST
Catalytic converter: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 780 or 782
19B
aRemove the exhaust bracket bolts (6) at the catalytic
converter outlet.
aUndo the intermediate pipe clip.
aRemove the intermediate pipe clip.
aRemove the exhaust downpipe.aRemove:
-the side bracket bolts (7) from the engine,
-the side bracket bolts (8) from the catalytic convert-
er,
-the side exhaust bracket from the catalytic convert-
er.
aLoosen the bolts (9) of the catalytic converter lower
bracket on the catalytic converter.
aRemove:
-the bolts (10) of the catalytic converter lower brack-
et on the engine,
-the bolt (11) securing the catalytic converter lower
bracket on the gearbox,
-the catalytic converter lower exhaust bracket.
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19B-19
EXHAUST
Catalytic converter: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 780 or 782
19B
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aDisconnect the catalytic converter downstream oxy-
gen sensor connector (12) .
aUnclip the downstream oxygen sensor connector
from the catalytic converter.
aUnpick the catalytic converter downstream oxygen
sensor wiring harness (13) .aRemove:
-the catalytic converter nuts (14) on the turbocharg-
er,
-the catalytic converter by rotating it while tilting the
engine,
-the catalytic converter seal on the turbocharger.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace:
-the catalytic converter seal,
-the catalytic converter nuts on the turbocharger.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the catalytic converter seal on the turbocharger,
-the catalytic converter by rotating it while tilting the
engine,
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IMPORTANT
Catalytic converters contain cer amic fibres, these
are contained within a closed unit, and cannot
disperse. Drilling or cutting catalytic converters is
prohibited.

19B-20
EXHAUST
Catalytic converter: Removal - Refitting
D4F, and 780 or 782
19B
-the new nuts with the catalytic converter spacers
on the turbocharger.
aAttach the downstream oxygen sensor wiring har-
ness to the catalytic converter.
aClip on the catalytic converter downstream oxygen
sensor connector.
aConnect the catalytic converter downstream oxygen
sensor connector.
III - FINAL OPERATION
aRefit:
-the catalytic converter lower exhaust bracket,
-the bracket bolt on the gearbox,
-the bracket bolts on the engine,
-the catalytic converter side exhaust bracket,
-the catalytic converter side bracket bolts,
-the engine side bracket bolts.
aTorque tighten:
-the catalytic converter lower bracket bolt on the
gearbox (44 N.m),
-the bolts of the catalytic converter lower brack-
et on the engine (25 N.m),
-the side bracket bolts on the catalytic converter
(21 N.m),
-the side bracket bolts on the engine (21 N.m),
-the catalytic converter nuts on the turbocharger
(initial torque) (20 N.m),
-the catalytic converter nuts on the turbocharger
(30 N.m),
-the bolts of the catalytic converter lower brack-
et on the catalytic converter (initial torque) (20
N.m),
-the bolts of the catalytic converter lower brack-
et on the catalytic converter (30 N.m).
aRefit:
-the exhaust downpipe,
-the intermediate pipe clip.
aTighten the intermediate pipe clip.
aRefit the exhaust downpipe bolts on the catalytic
converter.
aTorque tighten the exhaust downpipe bolts (21
N.m).aRefit:
-the rear suspended engine mounting (see 19D,
Engine mounting, Lower engine tie-bar: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 19D-18) ,
-the turbocharger strut.
-the catalytic converter strut bolt on the rocker cov-
er,
-the catalytic converter strut nut.
aTorque tighten:
-the catalytic converter strut nut (21 N.m),
-the catalytic converter strut bolt on the rocker
cover (21 N.m).
aPosition the turbocharger air outlet pipe.
aPush the turbocharger air outlet pipe clip (15) in the
direction of the arrow.
aConnect the turbocharger air outlet pipe onto the tur-
bocharger.
aRefit:
-the turbocharger air outlet rigid pipe bolt on the
throttle valve,
-the upstream oxygen sensor (see 17B, Petrol in-
jection, Oxygen sensors: Removal - Refitting,
page 17B-13) ,
-the air filter box strut,
-the air filter box strut bolt,
-the air filter unit (see 12A, Fuel mixture, Air filter
unit: Removal - Refitting, page 12A-13) .
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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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