Installing Catalytic Converter

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Replace lock nuts, turbocharger flange seal and clamps

Fit new seal on turbocharger flange
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- Make sure not to damage the oxygen sensors and cables when removing and installing the catalytic converter.
Guide catalytic converter and heat shield into the vehicle.
Align rear silencer at the engine carrier -arrows- and position restraining straps.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Silencer Position (Engine Side)
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Fit and tighten M8 lock nuts -arrows-. → Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ft. lb.)

Fig 2: Locating Lock Nuts On Turbocharger Flange
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Fit and tighten Torx screw (M6 x 12) on heat shield. → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.)
Tighten cheese head bolts (M8 x 50) -arrows- on restraining straps. → Tightening torque: 15 Nm (11 ft. lb.)

Fig 3: Locating Rear Silencer Restraining Straps
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Position new clamps and tighten M10 fastening nuts. → Adjustment value: 45° → Fitting angle for clamp → Tightening torque: 55 Nm (41 ft. lb.)

Fig 4: Identifying Clamp Angle
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Route oxygen sensor cable and clip it in at the clip-in points.
Connect plug connections for oxygen sensors in the engine compartment.
→ WM 2400AW PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES WHEN HANDLING OXYGEN SENSORS (ALL MODELS) .