Preliminary Work
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- Remove rear wheels.
- Remove cover for rear underbody.
> WM, 519419 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COVER FOR REAR UNDERBODY
- Remove struts.
- Remove oil pan.
- Remove catalytic converter.
- Remove heat shield on catalytic converter.
> 261219 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HEAT SHIELD (ON CATALYTIC CONVERTER)
- Remove exhaust manifold.
- Oil return line on the cylinder head cover and upper part of oil pan must now be loosened.
> 217819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OIL RETURN LINE FOR TURBOCHARGER
- Drain coolant.