Pre-Catalytic Converters, Removing And Installing: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Proceed as follows:

-- On a vehicle with air suspension, activate vehicle lift mode, refer to VEHICLE LIFT MODE .

-- Remove the bolts and rear noise insulation -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Front/Rear Noise Insulation

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-- Remove bolts -1, 2, 3- on main catalytic converter brackets.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts -1, 2, 3- On Main Catalytic Converter Brackets

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Fig 3: Identifying Mount, Transmission Plate, And Adapter T10337

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WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

Engine/Gearbox Jack VAS1383A may only be used during assembly and not stand unsupervised under vehicle.

-- Support transmission with Engine/Gearbox Jack VAS1383A and connected Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support T10337 as shown in illustration.

NOTE:

Ignore -Items 1 and 2-.

-- Remove transmission carrier bolts -1 and 2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Transfer Case Support Bolts -1 And 2-

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-- Remove bolts -arrows- and remove transmission carrier.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts -Arrows- And Transfer Case Bracket

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NOTE:

Ignore -Items 1 and 2-.

-- Loosen clamping sleeves -1 and 2-.

Fig 6: Identifying Clamping Sleeves -1 And 2-

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Fig 7: Identifying Bolts -Arrows-, Primary Catalytic Converter Pipes, And Clamping Sleeves

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging decoupling elements.

-- Remove bolts -arrows- and main catalytic converters from clamping sleeves.