Install catalytic converter

Prepare for the installation of the catalytic converter 

• Replace the V-ribbon clip (1).

  Parts  : V-band clamp

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• Replace gasket (1).

  Parts  : Gasket

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• Guide in catalytic converter (1) in direction of arrow and install.
• Make sure that the oxygen sensor monitor (2) is not  damaged.

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• Replace the V-clip (2).

  Parts  : V-band clamp

• Feed in and install V-band clamp (2) on the catalytic converter (3).
• Position the bolt (1).

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• Version A: 

  Replace the screw (1).

  Parts  : Screw

  Position the bolt (1).

  Replace nut (2).

  Parts  : Nut

  Position the nut (2).

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• Version B: 

  Replace nuts (1).

  Parts  : Nuts

  Position nuts (1).

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• Position the catalytic converter (3).
• Position V-clip (2).

• Tighten down screw (1).

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• Version A: 

  Tighten down screw (1).

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• Tighten nut (2).

• Version B: 

  Tighten the nuts (1).

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• Feed in and install the heat shield (2).
• Tighten nuts (1).

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• Replace pressure hose (1)

  Parts  : Pressure hose

• Push on the pressure hose (1) in direction of arrow up to the stop.

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Follow-up works 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALL THE TORSION STRUT ON THE RIGHT, AND ON THE LEFT WHERE REQUIRED .
• Refer to INSTALL THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL
• Refer to INSTALL THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING LAMBDA OXYGEN SENSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALL THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .