Catalytic Converter, Removing And Installing: Removing

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

-- Disconnect the connector -2- and free up the wire.

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-- Mark the clamp installation position.

Fig 1: Positioning the Clamp

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-- Loosen the clamp -1- and place it on the turbocharger.

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-- Remove the Oxygen Sensor 1 After Catalytic Converter -GX7-. Refer to OXYGEN SENSOR 1 AFTER CATALYTIC CONVERTER GX7, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -arrow-.

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-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.

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-- Free up the bracket -1- and push to the side.

-- Lower the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, LOWERING .

-- Remove the drive axle heat shield. Refer to DRIVE AXLE HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 3 -G495- -arrow-.

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-- Remove the Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor 4 -G648- -arrow-.

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-- Remove the union nuts -arrow- and free up the pressure difference lines.

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-- Remove the bolt -2-.

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-- Loosen the nuts -arrows-.

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Requirement

• The help of a second technician is necessary for the following procedure.

-- Support the catalytic converter.

-- Push the front clamping sleeve -1- rearward.

-- Screw out the catalytic converter.

-- Slide the screwdriver -2- into the groove -arrow- on the turbocharger and pry out the seal -1-.

Fig 2: Prying Out Seal

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