Installing catalytic converters for cylinders 1 to 6 (engine removed)

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Replace V-ribbon clips (1).
Parts: V-ribbon clips

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Feed in and position the catalytic converter (2) for the cylinders 1 to 3.
Tighten V-ribbon clips (1) until hand-tight.
Feed in and position the catalytic converter (3) for the cylinders 4 to 6.
Tighten V-ribbon clips (1) until hand-tight.

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Make sure that the catalytic converter (2) and the V-ribbon clip (3) on the exhaust turbocharger (1) is in the correct installation position.

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Catalytic converter holder to automatic transmission switch
M8X20	Tightening torques	19 Nm

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Catalytic converter to holder
M8	Tightening torque	24 Nm

Tighten the V-ribbon clip (1) on the catalytic converter (2) for the cylinders 1 to 3.
Note the correct installation position of the catalytic converter (2) for the cylinders 1 to 3 in the marked area.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Catalytic converter to exhaust turbocharger
cl Replace clamp after disassembly.	Tightening torque	14 Nm

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Tighten the V-ribbon clip (1) on the catalytic converter (3) for the cylinders 4 to 6.
Note the correct installation position of the catalytic converter (3) for the cylinders 4 to 6 in the marked area.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Catalytic converter to exhaust turbocharger
cl Replace clamp after disassembly.	Tightening torque	14 Nm