Catalytic Converter, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Audi Q8, 2021 Audi Q8, 2020 Audi Q8, and 2019 Audi Q8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

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

-- Remove the nut -2-.

-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the left front muffler from the catalytic converter.

-- Release and disconnect the connector -1- for the Oxygen Sensor After Catalytic Converter - G130-.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Free up the electrical wire.

-- Loosen and remove the screw-type clamp -2-.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the catalytic converter -1- from the front muffler.