Removing Primary Catalytic Converter (V6 MONOTURBO)

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CAUTION: Hot components

Risk of burns
→ Let hot components cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Information

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

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
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
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
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