Removal and installation of the exhaust system (Opel Kadett D)

Consists of an exhaust intake pipe, front and main mufflers. All components are screwed or welded to each other and can be replaced individually. The front and main mufflers are secured in rubber brackets. The exhaust intake pipe, depending on the model, is secured in an additional bracket.

Removal

Place the car on jack stands.

Wet all screw connections with rust remover.



Unscrew the bracket from the front exhaust pipe. The picture shows the brackets for 1.6-/1.8-liter engines.

Unscrew the flange from the manifold.



Release the exhaust pipe from the rubber holders.

Disconnect the pipe from the rear muffler.

Installation

Before installation, clean all mating surfaces. Install only new gaskets and rubber holders.



Final tightening of the screws should be done only after the exhaust pipe has been installed.



Install the exhaust pipe with a new graphite ring and seal. Screw on new nuts. The picture shows a 1.3-liter engine.



Exhaust pipe flange for 1.6/1.8 and 1.3 l engines.



Hang the middle exhaust pipe and the front muffler on the shock absorber rings. If necessary, install a new buffer above the front muffler.





For the 1.3L engine, the front muffler is connected to the exhaust pipe and secured with clamps.

For 1.3-l-S. 1.6-l and 1.8-l engines, connect the flanges. Fasten the bracket to the exhaust inlet pipe, see Figure B3389.



Engine bracket 1.6L with automatic transmission.



Hang the rear muffler, with the end of the pipe, onto the middle exhaust pipe and secure with a clamp.



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On the rear muffler, secure the rubber suspension and bend the tongues.