[Gus6174]

Hi All,

Just brand new to this forum.

Looking for any assistance or an instruction on how to remove the catalytic converter from my 2012 X1 xDrive 28i. The flex portion is leaking and I have a new assembly to replace the old.

BMW newTIS indicates … (specific portion referring to lowering the front axle support welded assembly)

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Four-wheel drive vehicles only:
Partially release screws (1).
Tightening torque 31 10 1AZ.
Lower front axle support (2) approx. 210 mm.

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…. Which makes absolutely no sense. Partially releasing the bolts may get 20-ish millimetres of clearance which still may not provide sufficient room to get the darn thing out.

Appreciate any help from someone who has conducted this repair or direction to a thread on this.

Is it possible for the assembly to be removed once the belly plate is removed, the engine is supported and the RH motor mount is removed?

Any help or guidance much appreciated as I need this repair done for the safety inspection.

Tks … Gus