Catalytic Converter, Removing And Installing, Left (Bank 2): Removing

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Socket and Jointed Extension - 12mm:T40220

WARNING:

Hybrid vehicles have a high voltage system! Danger of electrical shock! When performing the following work, it is also necessary to work on the high voltage system. De-energize the high voltage system now. Refer to .

-- Remove the engine compartment cover. Refer to ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release the pilot contact -1- from the electric drive power and control electronics and remove it. Release and remove the high voltage cables -2, 3 and 4- in sequence.

Fig 1: Identifying Pilot Connector -1- From Electric Drive Power And Control Electronics

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-- Remove the power steering fluid reservoir and move it to the side. The hoses remain connected.

-- Unclip the connector -A- and remove the bracket for the high voltage cables -arrows-. Move the high voltage cables with the bracket to the side.

Fig 2: Connector -A- And Remove The Bracket For The High Voltage Cables -Arrows-.

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-- Remove the Oxygen Sensor 2 after Catalytic Converter -G131-.

-- Remove the nut -2- accessible from above using the Socket and Jointed Extension - 12mm:T40220 .

Fig 3: Identifying Nut Accessible From Top For Front Exhaust Pipe/Exhaust Manifold

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-- Remove the mountings for the catalytic converter and the coolant pipes -arrows-.

Fig 4: Catalytic Converter Support And The Coolant Pipe Bolts -Arrows-.

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the left front muffler -A-.

Fig 5: Identifying Left Front Muffler -A-

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-- Remove the heat shield -1- for the universal joint -2-.

Fig 6: Identifying Heat Shield -1- And Universal Joint -2-, Removal

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CAUTION:

Separate universal joint from steering gear only when front wheels are in straight ahead position.
Do not change steering wheel position and steering gear position any more, secure steering wheel with adhesive tape.

-- Remove the universal joint -1- from the steering gear.

Fig 7: Identifying Hoses From Coolant Pipes -2-

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NOTE:

Have the drip tray for the coolant ready.

-- Remove the hoses from the coolant pipes -2-.

-- Remove the coolant pipes from the transmission.

-- Remove nuts -1- and -3- (accessible from the bottom) from front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold connection.

-- Push the universal joint and coolant pipes to the side and pivot the catalytic converter downward.

Fig 8: Identifying Nut Accessible From Top For Front Exhaust Pipe/Exhaust Manifold

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