Left Front Exhaust Pipe With Catalytic Converter, Automatic Transmission

Left Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter, Automatic Transmission

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 heat shield - arrows - for left drive axle.





- Remove left driveshaft from transmission flange shaft.

- Remove nuts - 1 - and - 3 - which are accessible from bottom for front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.





• To improve clarity, the removed engine is shown.

- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.





- Remove bracket for front exhaust pipe.

- Disconnect exhaust system at double clamps - arrows -.





- Remove bolts - arrows - for left and right transmission mount.





- Place lifting surface of Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A) centrally on lower housing base - arrow - and lift transmission slightly.





- Remove heat shield for left transmission support.





- Unfasten left transmission support with transmission mount - arrows -.

- Carefully push transmission upward with Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A), until transmission tunnel touches the body.

- Guide front exhaust pipe downward and out between transmission and subframe using twisting movements.

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.

• Electrical wire of oxygen sensor must always be secured in the same position when installing so that contact with the exhaust pipe is avoided.

- Install transmission support and transmission mount.

- Install drive axle.

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

• Individual components of exhaust system mounting => [ Individual left mounting components - vehicles
with automatic transmission 09L ] Exhaust System Component Overview

Tightening Specifications