Catalytic Converter, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Open the clamps -1 and 2- and remove the connecting pipe -3-.

Fig 1: Identifying Connecting Pipe And Clamps

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

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- from the oil separator.

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-- Remove the lines -1- from the oil separator.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Air Guide Pipe

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

-- Remove the air duct pipe -4- with the lines for the crankcase ventilation -3- from the turbocharger.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Clamp And Bolts

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-- Remove the nuts -3-.

Fig 4: 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 5: Identifying Right Vehicle Floor Cover Nuts

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

Fig 6: 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 7: Locating Clamping Sleeve Screws

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