Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk5 > Power unit | 6-cylinder injection engine | Exhaust system | Exhaust manifold, front exhaust pipe with catalytic converters and Lambda probes

Removing and installing exhaust manifold

Removing

Note

All cable ties which are opened or cut open when engine is removed must be replaced in the same position when engine is installed.

–	Remove intake manifold → Chapter.

–	Unbolt heat shield above exhaust manifold -arrows-.

–	If fitted, unscrew bracket from front exhaust pipe -arrow-.

Note

The flexible joint in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 20° - risk of damage.

–	Unbolt exhaust pipes leading from exhaust manifolds -arrows- and push back slightly.

Note

The Lambda probes remain in situ.

–	Unscrew 7 nuts each -arrows- on both exhaust manifolds and remove with washers.

–	Pull off exhaust manifolds towards rear.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:

Note

Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts.

–	Install intake manifold → Chapter.

Specified torques

Component	Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	23 → Remark
Front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold	40 → Remark
Heat shield for exhaust manifold to cylinder head	20

¹⁾	Renew nuts.

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