Installing Catalytic Converter

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Replace seal on V-band clamps.

1.1 Carefully lever out the seal using a screwdriver and insert new seal.

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V-band clamp seal

Install catalytic converter.

2.1 Carefully insert catalytic converter -4- at the relevant side.
Make sure not to damage the heat shields.
2.2 Only for catalytic converter on cylinder bank 2: Fit catalytic converter holder.
1. 2.2.1 Fit holder -3- and screw in and tighten screws -2- .
  > Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)

2.3 Screw in and tighten screw -1- .

> Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)

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Catalytic converters with holder

Secure V-band clamp -2- .

3.1 Position new V-band clamp -2- and tighten screw -1- .

> Tightening torque 15 Nm (11 ftlb.) +/- 2 Nm (1.5 ftlb.)

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V-band clamp on catalytic converter

Position new ball clamps -2- and secure them.
> Tightening torque 35 Nm (26 ftlb.)

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Ball clamps