2014 freelander 2 (L359) catalytic converter removal

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Ains57

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Hi all,

I need a bit of advice.

I have a 2014 freelander 2 (L359) that is leaking exhaust fumes near the catalytic converter.

I have had the car up on ramps but I can’t see how to access the converter.

Do I have to remove the wheels or can I remove the stiffener bar to gain access?



Thanks in advance.
 
The cats are under the middle of the vehicle, right behind the engine, so removing the wheels won't help.
Really a full lift is needed, as the exhaust system is massive and very difficult to maneuver out from underneath without a lot of space below. On this vehicle, I'd take it to somewhere suitably equipped for the job.
 
Hi Nodge68,

I thought that I would have been able to tackle the job myself but on reflection it's probably best to leave it into the local garage.

thank you very much for your reply, it's much appreciated.

hope you have a good weekend.
 
Hi Nodge68,

I thought that I would have been able to tackle the job myself but on reflection it's probably best to leave it into the local garage.

thank you very much for your reply, it's much appreciated.

hope you have a good weekend.
It can be done at home, I removed and replaced the complete exhaust from my 2009 MY TD4. I had car off the ground by sitting the wheels on 12" high blocks, so giving space from below, but it wasn't a fun job, a bit like wrestling a 12 foot long steel alligator under the car.
 
Must admit, I left the exhaust connected at the front when I changed the rear subframe. Just wrestling the rear end down onto supports was bad enough (on your back, on the floor, on your own)
 
Must admit, I left the exhaust connected at the front when I changed the rear subframe. Just wrestling the rear end down onto supports was bad enough (on your back, on the floor, on your own)
I might take a shot at it as my local garage is swamped with work and can't take it in for another 2 weeks.
thank you Nodge68 & Freddie17 👍
 
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