Removing Exhaust Manifold

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CAUTION: Hot components

Risk of burns

→ Let hot components cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Component overview

Fig 1: Overview Of Exhaust Manifold Component

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Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter, side 4-6
1. 1A - Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter, side 1-3
Metal seal
Oxygen sensors
Fastening screw, M8 x 21
Metal seal for three-hole flange

Unscrew three M8 lock nuts -1- on the three-hole flange for the front silencer.
1. 1.1. The nuts must be replaced.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Three-Hole Flange Lock Nuts
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Unscrew nine M8 x 21 external Torx fastening screws -2- and remove exhaust manifold.
1. 2.1. Remove and dispose of metal seal. The seal must be replaced.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Fastening Screws (Side 1-3)
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  Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Fastening Screws (Side 4-6)
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