Catalytic Converter, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the connecting tube from the air filter housing to the charge air pipe. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Item -3- With Two Different Versions: 

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Item -3-, Version 1 With Two Locking Tabs 

-- Push the locking mechanism on the crankcase ventilation hose -3- together and remove the hose.

Item -3-, Version 2 Without Locking Tabs 

-- Lay the air guide pipe with the connected line -3- on the cylinder head.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the bolt -2- and the clamp.

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-- Remove the nuts -3-.

-- Remove the front tunnel brace -1-. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL .

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows- from the right underbody panel and pull the underbody panel slightly downward.

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-- Unclip the connector -arrow- from the bracket -2- and disconnect it.

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-- Secure wire to the turbocharger to prevent damage.

-- Loosen the clamping sleeve -arrow- and push it toward the rear.

-- Remove the catalytic converter with the front exhaust pipe.

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