Opel Vectra A

since 1988-1995 release

Repair and operation of the car



Vektr's Opel And
+ 1. Maintenance instruction
+ 1.1 Maintenance
+ 2. Engine
+ 3. Repair of DOHC engines
+ 4. Repair of the diesel engine
+ 5. Cooling system
+ 6. Fuel system
+ 7. The fuel and exhaust system of models with system of injection of fuel
- 8. Exhaust system and system of decrease in toxicity of exhaust gases
   8.2. System of decrease in toxicity of exhaust gases
   8.3. System of repeated combustion of exhaust gases (EGR)
   8.4. The EGR valve (models with the Multec system)
   8.5. EGR valve (Simtec system)
   8.6. EGR module (X16 SZ models)
   8.7. Knot of the air pump (Simtec system)
   8.8. Valve of a cut-off of system of reduction of toxicity
   8.9. The switching-off valve of system of reduction of toxicity
   8.10. Tube and unidirectional valve of system of reduction of toxicity
   8.11. Catalyst
   8.12. A canister with coal
   8.13. The oxygen sensor (models with the catalyst)
   8.14. Final collector
   - 8.15. Exhaust system
      8.15.1. A reception exhaust pipe on models with the SOHC engine
      8.15.2. A reception exhaust pipe on models with the DOHC engine
      8.15.3. Forward muffler or catalyst
      8.15.4. Central section
      8.15.5. Back section
+ 9. Fuel systems of the diesel engine
+ 10. Engine electrical systems
+ 11. Transmission
+ 12. Mechanical transmission
+ 13. Automatic transmission
+ 14. Power shafts
+ 15. Brake system
+ 16. Suspension bracket
+ 17. Body
+ 18. Electric equipment
+ 19. Check of malfunctions


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8.15.3. Forward muffler or catalyst

Removal

PERFORMANCE ORDER
1. Lift a forward part of the car and record on supports or install the car over a viewing hole.
2. Unscrew two bolts and disconnect a reception exhaust pipe from the muffler or the catalyst. Remove a sealing ring and springs.
3. Unscrew nuts and bolts and disconnect the muffler or the catalyst from a connecting flange of the central section of the exhaust system. Remove laying.
4. Remove the muffler or the catalyst from the car.

Installation

PERFORMANCE ORDER
1. Installation is made in the sequence, the return to removal. At installation it is necessary to use a new sealing ring on flexible connection and new laying on a connecting flange. Tighten all bolts and nuts the required moment.