With Multitronic Transmission

Left Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

Removing

• All cable ties which are opened or cut open when removing, must be replaced in the same position when installing.

- Remove rear engine cover - arrows -.





- Remove coolant expansion tank - arrow -.





- Disconnect electrical connection from Engine Coolant Level (ECL) Warning Switch (F66) at bottom of coolant reservoir and set aside coolant reservoir with coolant hoses - 1 - and - 2 - connected.

- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 1 - for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G131) and free up wiring.





• Ignore - 2 -.

- Remove nut - 2 - which is accessible from top for front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.





• To improve clarity, the removed engine is shown from the rear.

- Remove left front wheel.

- Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 through 3 - and remove front and rear noise insulation.





- Remove front crossmember by removing bolts - 1 to 4 -.





• Do not bend the flex joint in front of the exhaust pipe more than 10° or it could be damaged.

- Disconnect exhaust system at both clamping sleeves - arrows -.





- Place Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A) plunger with a block of wood inserted in between - 1 - beneath rear crossmember.





- First remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 -, then bolts - 3 - and - 4 -.





- Slowly lower rear crossmember with engine and transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A).

- Roll out engine and transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A).

- Remove nuts - arrows - and remove rear crossmember.





- Remove heat shield - 1 - for left drive axle.





- Remove exhaust pipe mounting strap - arrows -.





- Free up oxygen sensor wire.

- Remove nuts - 1 - and - 3 - accessible from below from exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold threaded connection.





• To improve clarity, the removed engine is shown.

- Loosen lower nuts - 1 - at left and right engine mounts a few turns.





- Push transmission to right.

- Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

• Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.

• During installation, all cable ties must be re-installed at the same location.

• Oxygen sensor wires must always be secured in the same position when installing so that contact with the exhaust pipe is avoided.

- Install subframe.

- Align engine free of tension.

- Align exhaust system free of tension. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Exhaust System, Installing.

• Individual exhaust system mounting parts on transmission for vehicles with multitronic transmission 01J => [ Individual left mounting components - vehicles
with multitronic transmission 01J ] Exhaust System Component Overview

Tightening Specifications