Jetta Sedan L5-2.5L (BGP) (2005)
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Unclip lines - arrows -, pull off bracket - 2 - and disconnect connectors - 1 - and - 3 - for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic
Converter (TWC) G130.
Continued for all vehicles
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Loosen bolts of clamp - 1 -. Do not remove front crossmember for vehicle floor.
NOTE: Do not bend the flex joint in the front exhaust pipe more than 10 degrees - otherwise it may be damaged.
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Remove front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold nuts - 2 - and bolts - 3 -.
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Remove front exhaust pipe - 1 - with catalytic converter from exhaust manifold, push toward front from side and guide it beneath front
crossmember.
Installing
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
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Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.
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Install exhaust system free of stress.
Tightening torques:
Component
Nm
Front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold
25 *
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Replace nuts
Mounting to subframe
25