Front exhaust pipe and oxidation catalytic converter, component layout (engine code AAZ)

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The following list pertains to Fig 1 .

From turbocharger
Gasket
- Always replace
25 Nm (18 ft lb)
Front exhaust pipe
Sealing ring
- Replace if damaged
Oxidation Catalytic converter (OC)
To intermediate pipe
- MUFFLERS AND ATTACHMENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (ENGINE CODE AAZ) , item 4
Retainer
- Between exhaust pipe and exhaust manifold

Fig 1: Identifying Front Exhaust Pipe And Oxidation Catalytic Converter, Components (Engine Code AAZ)