Removing the catalytic converter (engine removed)

WARNING: Hot surfaces .
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

If installed: Removing the differential pressure sensor with the pressure line

Unlock the detents (1) carefully.
Guide out and remove the cover (2) .

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Disconnect the pressure hose (2) .
Loosen screw (3).
Feed out differential pressure sensor (4) and remove.

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Have the special tool 5 A19 557 ready.

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Release the union nut (1) with special tool 5 A19 557 .

Feed the pressure hose (2) out of the holder (3) and remove.

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Loosen V-band clamp (1) .
Loosen the nuts (2) .

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Remove the catalytic converter (1) .

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WARNING: Hot surfaces .
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

If installed: Removing the differential pressure sensor with the pressure line

Unlock the detents (1) carefully.
Guide out and remove the cover (2) .

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Disconnect the pressure hose (2) .
Loosen screw (3) .
Feed out differential pressure sensor (4) and remove.

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Have the special tool 5 A19 557 ready.

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Version A
Release the union nut (1) with special tool 5 A19 557 .

Feed the pressure hose (2) out of the holder (3) and remove.

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Loosen V-band clamp (1) .
Loosen the nuts (2) .

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Remove the catalytic converter (1) .

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