Preliminary Work

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Remove the engine.
> 100119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ENGINE
Remove primary catalytic converter(s).
> 267619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING PRIMARY CATALYTIC CONVERTER (V6 MONOTURBO)

> 267619 REMOVING AND INSTALLING PRIMARY CATALYTIC CONVERTER (V6 BITURBO)

Only for removing upper chain housing cover on right cylinder bank:
Remove additional coolant pump holder -1- .

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Additional coolant pump (right cylinder bank)
1. 3.1 Unscrew screws for additional coolant pump -2- at the holder -1- .
2. 3.2 Unscrew double screw for additional coolant pump holder -3- .
3. 3.3 Remove additional coolant rump holder -1- .