Removing Primary Catalytic Converter (V6 MONOTURBO)

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• Pre-treat corroded components with anti-rust agent or heat. 

1. Loosen exhaust system to make more room for removing the primary catalytic converter.
   1. 1.1 Unscrew screw -1-  on exhaust system holder.

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   Exhaust system holder

2. Loosen V-band clamp -1-  on the turbocharger.
   1. 2.1 Loosen screw -2-  and relieve tension on V-band clamp -1-  .
   2. 2.2 Loosen V-band clamp -1-  from the turbocharger/catalytic converter flange.

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   Overview of primary catalytic converter

3. Loosen primary catalytic converter from the holder.
   1. 3.1 Unscrew screw securing support to primary catalytic converter -1-  .

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   Holder on primary catalytic converter

4. Remove primary catalytic converter.
   1. 4.1 Unscrew nuts securing primary catalytic converter to catalytic converter -1-  .
   2. 4.2 Guide primary catalytic converter up and out.

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Primary catalytic converter on exhaust system flange