Removing Exhaust Manifold With Catalytic Converter

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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 And Catalytic Converter

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Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter, side 1-3
1. 1A - Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter, side 4-6
Metal seal - always replace
Lambda sensors - grease thread with Optimol Paste MF before refitting
External Torx screw, M8 x 21
Metal seal for three-hole flange - always replace

Unscrew three M8 lock nuts on the three-hole flange for the rear silencer. 1.1. Replace M8 lock nuts.
Unscrew nine external Torx screws (M8 x 21) -2- and remove exhaust manifold with catalytic converter -1- .
1. 2.1. Remove and replace metal seal.
Fig 2: View Of Exhaust Manifold Screws
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