Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing front exhaust pipe with catalytic converters –  Remove Lambda probe -G39- and Lambda probe 2 -G108- → Chapter.

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

–  Unscrew nuts for front exhaust pipe - accessible from above - from exhaust manifolds -arrows-.

–  Remove middle noise insulation.

–  Remove right wheel housing liner front part.

–  Remove three screws of underbody cover on right -arrows-. –  Separate electrical connectors for Lambda probe after catalytic converter -G130--1- and Lambda probe 2 after catalytic converter -G131--2- on vehicle underbody. –  Remove connector from retainer and uncover the line leading to Lambda probe after catalytic converter -G130- and Lambda probe 2 after catalytic converter -G131-.

–  Unscrew nuts for front exhaust pipe (accessible from below) from exhaust manifolds -arrows-.

–  Remove front cross member for underbody. To do this, unscrew nuts -1- and -2-.   Note The flexible joint in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 20° - risk of damage. –  Separate exhaust system at clamp -3-.

–  Unbolt bracket for exhaust system -arrows-. –  Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converters. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:   Note Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts. –  Align exhaust system free of tension → Chapter. Specified torques

Component	Nm
Front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold	40 → Remark
Catalytic converter to front exhaust pipe	23 → Remark
Lambda probe in front exhaust pipe	50
Bracket for exhaust system to subframe	23

1)  Renew bolts and nuts.