SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing front exhaust pipe t  Removing → Anchor t  Installing → Anchor t  Tightening torques → Anchor Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability between Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -VAG 1331-, see equivalent → Anchor. Removing   Note All cable ties which were opened or cut during removal must be renewed at the same points.

–  Release quick-release catches -1- and -2- and remove front sound-proofing. –  If present release quick-release catches -3- and remove rear sound-proofing.   Note The flexible pipe connection (de-coupling element) on the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° – otherwise it can be damaged.

–  Loosen clamp -arrow- and push to rear.

–  Unscrew heat guard plate -1- from right propeller shaft.

–  Unscrew nut -2- at bracket for front exhaust pipe.   Note Ignore -item 1-.

–  Remove bolts -arrows- securing front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter. –  Detach front exhaust pipe from catalytic converter. Installing Reassembly is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts. –  Align exhaust system without tension → Chapter Tightening torques

Components:	Nm
Front exhaust pipe to catalytic converter	25 → Remark
Front exhaust pipe to front exhaust pipe bracket	25
Drive shaft heat shield to gearbox	23

1)  Renew self-locking nuts.