Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing front exhaust pipe - vehicles with multitronic gearbox

Removing   Note All cable ties which are released or cut open when removing must be fitted in the same position when installing. –  Unclip cover caps. –  Unscrew nuts -arrows- and detach engine cover panel. Also pull out dipstick if necessary. –  Remove insulation beneath cover panel (if fitted).

–  Take electrical connector -arrow- for temperature sender after particulate filter -G527- out of bracket. –  Unplug electrical connector.

–  Detach cable ties -1- and -2- and move wiring clear.

–  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).

–  Unbolt heat shield -1- for drive shaft (right-side).

–  Remove bolts -1- and -2-.

–  Unscrew nuts -arrows-.   Note Disregard -item 1-.   Note

To avoid any damage, the flexible joint in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10°. –  Disconnect exhaust system at clamp -arrow-. –  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 –  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.