A6 Quattro Wagon V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002)
Exhaust Manifold: Service and Repair
Left Exhaust Manifold, Removing And Installing
Removing
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Remove left front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.
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Remove threaded connection -1- at heat shield which is accessible from top
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Unscrew threaded connection -2- which is accessible from bottom and remove heat shield.
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Unscrew threaded connection -1- of exhaust manifold which is accessible from top.
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Remove nuts -2- from bottom and remove heat shield bracket.
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Remove nut -3- and remove exhaust manifold.
Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
NOTE: Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.
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Install left front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.
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Align exhaust system tension-free.
Tightening torque
Component
Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head
25
Heat shield for exhaust manifold
M6 10
M8 25