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To remove

  1. Unplug the connector for the oxygen sensors and carefully lower the cables.
    Fig 1: Removing Connector
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  2. Remove the heat shield over the turbocharger.
  3. Remove the upper oxygen sensor.
    Fig 2: Removing Upper Oxygen Sensor
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  4. Remove the nuts for the catalytic converter connection with the turbocharger.
  5. Raise the car.
  6. Remove the front spoiler shield. CV:  Remove Chassis reinforcement, front supporting frame, CV
  7. Remove the lower turbocharger pressure pipe.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Turbocharger Pressure Pipe
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  8. Cut the front pipe at the silencer (87mm from end of silencer). Use 83 95 667 PIPE CUTTER/EXHAUST SYSTEM  .
  9. Detach the front pipe from the catalytic converter.
    Fig 4: Detaching Front Pipe From Catalytic Converter
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  10. Remove the heat shield over the steering gear.
  11. Remove the heat shield over the catalytic converter.
  12. Remove the lower oxygen sensor.
    Fig 5: Illustration For Step (11-14)
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  13. Remove the catalytic converter fixing from the engine block and from the catalytic converter.
  14. Remove the catalytic converter.