Removing (Main) Catalytic Converter

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Information 

• Please read the most important working regulations and warning notes → The most important working regulations and warning notes. 

1. Loosen the transmission support on the body and remove it.
   1. 1.1. Support transmission. .
      Fig 1: Supporting Transmission Using Jack

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   2. 1.2. Unscrew screws in holder on the body and on the transmission support, remove transmission support. .
   Fig 2: Identifying Main Catalytic Converter And Holder

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2. Remove main catalytic converter.

1. 2.1. Loosen connecting clamps between the main catalytic converters and the exhaust system.

   Then push the clamps back onto the exhaust system. The exhaust clamps must not be reused.

   Fig 3: Loosening Connecting Clamps Between Main Catalytic Converters And Exhaust System

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2. 2.2. Loosen main catalytic converter at the primary catalytic converter -4-  and remove it.
   Fig 4: Identifying Main Catalytic Converter And Holder

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