Removing the left and right catalytic converters

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
In order to be able to remove the catalytic converter for cylinders 5 to 8, the catalytic converter for cylinders 1 to 4 also needs to be removed.

• Loosen circlip (1) and remove.
• Loosen circlip (2) and remove.

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• Loosen screws (1).
• Loosen screws (2).
• Loosen screw (3).
• Remove holder (4).

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• Loosen screws (1).
• Loosen screws (2).
• Loosen screw (3).

• Remove holder (4).

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• Remove the catalytic converter (1) for the cylinders 1 to 4 in arrow direction.

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• Unscrew and remove the catalytic converter (1) for the cylinders 1 to 4 in arrow direction.

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• Remove the catalytic converter (1) for the cylinders 5 to 8 in arrow direction.

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• Unscrew and remove the catalytic converter (1) for the cylinders 5 to 8 in arrow direction.

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