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Removing the catalytic converter for cylinders 5 to 8 (Without Gasoline Particulate Filter)

WARNING: Hot surfaces. 
Risk of burning! 
  • Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly. 
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries! 
CAUTION: Component with heavy weight. 
Injury hazard! 
  • Note component's center of gravity.
  • Support component using a jack.
  • Secure component against falling off the jack.

Preliminary work 

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
In order to be able to remove the catalytic converter for cylinders 5 to 8, the catalytic converter for cylinders 1 to 4 also needs to be removed.

Version without gasoline particulate filter (SSA1DC) 

WARNING: Hot exhaust system. 
Risk of burning! 
  • Any work must exclusively be carried out with an exhaust system that has cooled down.