Flex pipes on catalytic convertor

Hello,

When a flex pipe goes bad it will need to be replaced as they are not repairable.
On this Beetle the flex pipe and the catalytic converter comes as a single unit and gets replaced together.

Here is a helpful guide of replacing catalytic converter:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/catalytic-converter-replacement

I have attached the diagram for your reference.

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.