Replacing the catalytic converter
Further information is available.
- Release the oxygen sensor monitor (1) with the special tool 0 491 074 (11 7 020) .
- Thread out the oxygen sensor monitor (1) and remove it.
Preparing oxygen sensor
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NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Grease the threads of new oxygen sensors thinly and evenly.
For oxygen sensors that are reused, the following should be observed:
Thinly and evenly grease the oxygen sensor on the thread only. Do not clean the part of the oxygen sensor that does not protrude into the exhaust line (sensor ceramics) and do not grease.
For additional information see: 11 00 OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (BMW PARTS CATALOGUE)
Grease the threads of new oxygen sensors thinly and evenly.
For oxygen sensors that are reused, the following should be observed:
Thinly and evenly grease the oxygen sensor on the thread only. Do not clean the part of the oxygen sensor that does not protrude into the exhaust line (sensor ceramics) and do not grease.
For additional information see: 11 00 OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (BMW PARTS CATALOGUE)
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
11 00 OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (BMW PARTS CATALOGUE)
11 00 OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (BMW PARTS CATALOGUE)
- Prepare the oxygen sensor.
Do not damage the sensor ceramics.
- Thread
- Sensor ceramics
- Insert the oxygen sensor monitor (1) and install it.
- Tighten the oxygen sensor monitor (1) with the special tool 0 491 074 (11 7 020) .
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Oxygen sensor monitor | ||
| M18x1.5 | Tightening torque | 50 Nm |