Right Catalytic Converter, Removing And Installing : Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts -Arrows- And Right Connector Bracket

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The transmission is removed.

-- Remove the electrical connector -1- for the Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter -G130- from the bracket, disconnect it and lay it aside.

NOTE:

Ignore items -2, 3, 4- and the -arrows-.

-- Remove the right catalytic converter.

Fig 1: Locating Oxygen Sensors - Cylinder Bank 1 (Right)

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-- Remove the right front muffler. Refer to FRONT MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter -G130- -2-. Refer to HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly.

All A4, A5 Coupe:

Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Hydraulic Line

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-- Remove the nut -1- for the power steering hydraulic fluid line bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the subframe crossbrace.

NOTE:

The illustration shows the installation location on a vehicle with dynamic steering.

Audi A5 Cabriolet:

Fig 3: Identifying Clamping Sleeve

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-- Remove the left and right bolts -1- and -2- and the brace.

-- Remove the bolt -2- for the power steering hydraulic line.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolt For Power Steering Hydraulic Fluid Line Bracket

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and -arrows- and remove the subframe crossbrace.

Continuation for all vehicles:

Fig 5: Locating Left Bolts & Heat Shield

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the right driveshaft heat shield -1-, if applicable.

-- Remove the bolt -2-, press the retaining tab off the transmission and tilt it back -arrow-.

Fig 6: Identifying Bolt -2-, Press Retaining Tab Off Transmission & Tilt It Back -Arrow-

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and the bracket.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and the right catalytic converter.

Fig 7: Identifying Nuts, Bolts And Right Catalytic Converter

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NOTE:

Ignore -item 1-.