18 32 005 Removing and installing/replacing catalytic exhaust-gas converter (N14)

WARNING: Burn risk!
Only perform these tasks after exhaust system has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: The oxygen sensors are in danger of being damaged when the exhaust manifolds are removed and installed.

Release screw and remove holder (1).

Fig 1: Holder And Screw

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Release screws and remove upper heat shield (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 7AZ

Fig 2: Upper Heat Shield And Screw

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Release screws and remove lower heat shield (1).

Tightening torque 11 65 7AZ

Fig 3: Lower Heat Shield And Screw

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Unscrew nuts.

Installation:

Replace nuts.

Tightening torque 18 31 3AZ

Unscrew nuts (1).

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Fig 4: Lower Heat Shield Nuts

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Loosen screws and nut.

Remove exhaust manifold (1).

Installation:

Replace seal.
Clean sealing surfaces.
Apply a thin coat of copper paste to thread.
Tightening torque 18 31 1AZ

Fig 5: Holder And Screw
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