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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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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Version B
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 screw (1).
Feed out coolant line (2) from the holder (3) and place to one side.

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Loosen screw (1).

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Loosen screw (1).
Feed out and remove the heat shield (2).

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Loosen screws (1).
Feed out heat shield (2) on the exhaust turbocharger at the top and remove.

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Loosen screw (1).

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Remove screws (arrows).

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Feed out heat shield (1) from the heat shield (2) and remove.

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Loosen screws (1).
Feed out the exhaust duct (2) at the bottom and remove it.

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Loosen screw (1).
Feed out the exhaust duct (2) at the top and remove it.

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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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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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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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Version B
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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