Right Front Exhaust Pipe With Front and Main Catalytic Converter, M/T, Removing and Installing
Right Front Exhaust Pipe With Front And Main Catalytic Converter, Removing And Installing (Vehicles With Manual Transmission)
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A
Removing
NOTE: All cable ties opened or cut during repairs must be reinstalled at the same locations.
- Remove rear engine cover - arrows -.
- Remove cover - 1 - in engine compartment (right side).
- Remove air guide hose - arrows -.
- Remove harness connectors - 1 to 4 - from bracket at right of bulkhead.
- Disconnect electrical harness connectors - 2 - and - 4 -.
- Move oxygen sensor wires downward and clear.
- Remove right front wheel.
- Loosen quick-release screws - 1 -, remove screws - 2 - and remove sound insulation.
- Remove bracket for sound insulation - arrows -.
NOTE: Flex joint in front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10, otherwise it may be damaged.
- Disconnect exhaust system at right double clamp - right arrow -.
- Place plunger of engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with a block of wood inserted in between - arrow - beneath rear crossmember.
- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 -, then bolts - 3 - and - 4 -.
- Slowly lower rear crossmember using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A until distance between rear crossmember/chassis acquires dimension - x -.
- Dimension - x - = 60 mm
NOTE: Transmission must not be lowered further because driveshaft joint and decoupling element in front exhaust pipe may be damaged.
- Remove heat shield - arrow - for right drive axle.
- Disconnect connecting rod - 2 - of shift rod.
- Remove socket head bolt of pivot rod - 1 -.
- Move oxygen sensor wiring clear at areas indicated by - arrows - on transmission.
NOTE: Illustration shows engine/transmission assembly removed.
- Remove bolt - arrow - at strap for right front exhaust pipe.
- Remove nuts - 1 to 3 - for right front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.
NOTE: Illustration shows engine removed.
- Remove front exhaust pipe with front and main catalytic converters.
Installing
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
NOTE:
- Replace self-locking nuts.
- Secure all hose connections using hose clamps appropriate for the model type Parts Catalog
- During installation, reinstall all cable ties at the same locations.
- Tighten nuts - 1 to 3 - of front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold bolts uniformly in stages, align catalytic converter horizontally while doing so.
- Install subframe.
NOTE: Individual mounting components of exhaust system on transmission.
- Align exhaust system free of tension.
Tightening torques
Component Nm
Front exhaust pipe with front and main 27
catalytic converters to exhaust manifold.
Front exhaust pipe with front and main 25
catalytic converters to mounting strap.
Pivot rod to transmission 40
Connecting rod for shift rod to 23
transmission.
Drive axle protection to 23
transmission.