Install catalytic converter

• Replace V-band clamp (1)  .

  Parts:  V-ribbon clip

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• Replace the seal (1)  .

  Parts:  Seal

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• Feed in and install catalytic converter.
• Lock clamp (1)  .

  Clamp (1)  must engage audibly.

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• Tighten V-clip (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Catalytic converter to exhaust turbocharger
  V-band clamp Replace V-band clamp.	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Replace nuts (1)  .

  Parts:  Nut

• Tighten nuts (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

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  NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the specified component(s) is/are installed.
• Replace pressure hose (1)

  Parts:  Hose

• Insert the pressure hose (1)  in the arrow direction all the way to the stop.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT TORSION STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE OXYGEN SENSOR MONITOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT FRONT-END STRUT .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .