Front Catalytic Converter/Exhaust Pipe Bracket, Removing And Installing: Removing

Vehicles with Lock Washers

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- and free it up.

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-- Loosen the bolt -1- and remove clamp -2-.

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-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Vehicles with Front Underbody Trim Panel

-- Remove the front underbody trim panels. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .

Continuation, Vehicles with Lock Washers

-- Loosen the threaded connection to the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter, Removing and Installing  .

Vehicles with Pressure Difference Lines

-- Remove the nuts -arrows-.

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-- Push the bracket -1- to the side.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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Vehicles with Lock Washers

Requirement

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

-- Lower the catalytic converter as far as possible.

-- Drill out the pop rivet with a commercially available drill and remove the lock washers.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Remove the bracket for the catalytic converter/front exhaust pipe.