Catalytic Converter With Front Exhaust Pipe: Removing

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-- Remove the engine cover, refer to ENGINE COVER .

-- Remove the connecting tube from the air filter housing to the charge air pipe, refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .

-- Remove the air guide pipe bolt -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Charge Air Pipe Bolt And Hose Clamp

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-- Loose the hose clamp -2- and lay the air guide pipe on the cylinder head.

-- Remove the air guide hose -1- using gentle tilting motions and swivel it to the side.

-- Remove the charge air pipe.

-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to NOISE INSULATION OVERVIEW .

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

Fig 2: Identifying Clamp And Bolts

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-- Remove the nuts -3-.

-- Remove the front tunnel brace -1-, refer to UNDERBODY PANELS OVERVIEW .

Fig 3: Identifying Tunnel Brace Nuts

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

Fig 4: Identifying Right Vehicle Floor Cover Nuts

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

Fig 5: Identifying Three Way Catalytic Converter And Oxygen Sensor

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-- Secure wire to the turbocharger to prevent damage.

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

Fig 6: Locating Clamping Sleeve Screws

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