Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing front exhaust pipe - vehicles with manual gearbox

Removing –  Vehicles with auxiliary heater: remove bolts -arrows- securing exhaust pipe for auxiliary/additional heater to noise insulation.

–  Open quick-release fasteners -1 … 3- and take off front and rear noise insulation.

–  Remove noise insulation -1- in wheel housing (right-side).

–  Loosen bolts -1 … 3- and remove bracket (front) for front exhaust pipe.

–  Remove temperature sender after particulate filter -G527--item 2-. –  Remove bolt -1- and pivot bracket (rear) for front exhaust pipe.   Note

Do not bend the flexible joint (de-coupling element) in the exhaust system more than 10°, otherwise it could be damaged. –  Loosen clamp -arrow- and push to rear. –  Remove front exhaust pipe. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note t  Renew gaskets and self-locking nuts. t  Mounting components → Chapter –  Install temperature sender after particulate filter -G527- → Chapter. –  Align exhaust system so it is free of stress → Chapter. Tightening torques

Component		Nm
Front exhaust pipe to particulate filter		25 1)
Mounting plate to:	Bracket	25
	Front exhaust pipe	25
l  1) Renew nuts.