Install catalytic converter

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Replace the V-clip (1).
Parts: V-band clamp

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Replace the seal (1).
Parts: Seal

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CAUTION: Heavy component.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.

Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

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Guide in and install the catalytic converter (1) in the arrow direction.
Make sure that the oxygen sensor monitor (2) is not damaged.
Replace the V-clip (2).
Parts: V-band clamp
Feed in and install V-band clamp (2) on the catalytic converter (3).
Position the bolt (1).

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Version A:
Replace the screw (1).

Parts: Screw

Position the bolt (1).

Replace nut (2).

Parts: Nut

Position the nut (2).

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Version B:
Replace nuts (1).

Parts: Nuts

Position nuts (1).

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Position the catalytic converter (3).
Position V-clip (2).

NOTE: Make sure the V-ribbon clip is installed in the correct position.

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Catalytic converter/gasoline particulate filter to exhaust turbocharger
V-band clamp Replace V-band clamp.	Tightening torque	13 Nm

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Version A:
Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Catalytic converter to holder
M8 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Tighten nut (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Catalytic converter to holder
M8 Replace nut.	Tightening torque	19 Nm

Version B:
Tighten nuts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Catalytic converter to holder
M8 Replace nut.	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Replace pressure hose (1)
If necessary, cut open the tight pressure hose with a suitable tool.

Parts: Pressure hose
Insert the pressure hose (1) in the arrow direction all the way to the stop.
Make sure that the pressure hose is at least at a 10 mm distance to the adjacent components.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .