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Remove bracket for front exhaust pipe (arrow).

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Slightly lift transmission and installed piece of wood using VAG1383A engine/transmission jack.

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Remove bolts -1- to -4- for transmission mounts.

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Unbolt both transmission supports -5- and -6- at transmission housing and remove transmission supports with transmission mounts.

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Slowly lower transmission again.

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Expose oxygen sensor wires.

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

NOTE:  Illustration is shown with engine removed.

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Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.

Installing

Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the following:

NOTE:

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All cable ties opened or cut during engine removal must be reinstalled at the same locations during installation.

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Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.

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Install transmission mounts and supports.

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Install subframe.

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Installing driveshaft.

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Install exhaust system free of stress.

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