Remove near-engine catalytic converter at the bottom of the cylinder bank 1
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WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: 00... RAISING THE VEHICLE USING A VEHICLE LIFT .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Driving without thrust field is not permissible.
Driving without thrust field is not permissible.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
WARNING:
Hot exhaust system
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Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Any work must exclusively be carried out with an exhaust system that has cooled down.
- Release the nuts (1) on catalytic converter of cylinder bank 1 (2) .
- Remove the catalytic converter of cylinder bank 1 (2) .