Removing Catalytic Converter

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CAUTION: Hot components

Risk of burns
→ Let hot components cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

Information

Treat corroded components with anti-rust agent or heat.

Unscrew nuts -1- on primary catalytic converter/catalytic converter flange.

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Primary catalytic converter/catalytic converter flange
Loosen ball clamp -1- .

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Ball clamp
Remove catalytic converter.
1. 3.1 Loosen screw -1- on the holder and guide catalytic converter -2- out of the holder.
2. 3.2 Remove catalytic converter -2- in a downward direction.

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Catalytic converter