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A3 Mk2

Removing and installing front exhaust pipe
Removing and installing front exhaust pipe
   
Removing
–  Remove noise insulation → Rep. Gr.50.
  A10-10761
–  Remove electrical connector -3- for Lambda probe after catalytic converter -G130- from bracket and unplug connector.
  Note
Disregard -items 1, 2-.
  A10-10953
  Caution
Avoid damage to flexible joint.
Do NOT bend flexible joint in front exhaust pipe more than 10°.
–  Remove nuts -1- and -2-.
–  Move clear electrical wiring for Lambda probe after catalytic converter -G130--arrows-.
  A26-10606
–  Remove nuts -2- and -3- and disconnect exhaust system.
–  Remove bolts -1- and -5-.
–  Pull off bracket -4- for exhaust system from pins on front exhaust pipe.
–  Detach front exhaust pipe.
Installing
l  Tightening torques → Chapter
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
–  Align the exhaust system so it is free of stress → Chapter.
–  Install noise insulation → Rep. Gr.66.
  A10-10026

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