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 .

-- Remove the air duct pipe bolt -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Guide Pipe

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-- Loosen the hose clamp -2- and remove the air duct pipe from the turbocharger.

-- Push the locking mechanism on the crankcase ventilation hose -3- together and remove the hose. Remove the air duct pipe -4-.

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- 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 TUNNEL BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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.