Catalytic converter, removing and installing: Removing

Remove bolts -arrows- and take off engine cover panels - A...C-.

Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Engine Cover Panels
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Remove air distributor component -arrows-.

Fig 2: Removing Air Distributor Component
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Right-hand catalytic converter:

Fig 3: Disconnecting Right-Hand Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensor Connector At Bulkhead

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Left-hand catalytic converter:

Disconnect connector -2- for oxygen sensor at bulkhead.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Left-Hand Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensor Connector At Bulkhead
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Unbolt heat shield -2- on turbocharger. See Fig 5.
Remove upper bolt -3- securing front exhaust pipe to turbocharger.

Fig 5: Removing Upper Bolt Securing Front Exhaust Pipe To Turbocharger
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Unbolt guard plate -arrows- above drive shaft from transmission.
Unbolt drive shaft -1- at transmission and tie up.

Fig 6: Unbolting Guard Plate And Drive Shaft At Transmission
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Remove cross strut -arrows-.

Fig 7: Remove Cross Strut
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Remove retainers -arrows-.

Fig 8: Remove Retainers
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Remove transmission support -arrows-.
Loosen exhaust system clamp and push clamp towards muffler.

Fig 9: Locating Exhaust System Clamp
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Loosen hose clamp -1- on turbocharger heat shield. See Fig 10.
Unbolt exhaust pipe -2- from turbocharger.

Fig 10: Locating Hose Clamp On Turbocharger Heat Shield
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NOTE: Avoid excessive bending of the flexible pipe connection (decoupling element) on the front exhaust pipe. The angle between the catalytic converter and the front exhaust pipe must not exceed 10°, otherwise the flexible connection will be damaged.