SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing catalytic converter t  Removing → Anchor. t  Installing → Anchor. Removing

–  Pull off engine cover panel -arrows-.

–  Detach coolant expansion tank -arrow- and lay it aside with hoses connected.

–  Separate the connector -1- of the Lambda probe after catalyst -G130- and lambda probe heating 1, after catalyst -Z29- (brown plug) and put aside the line to the catalyst. –  Separate the connector -2- of the Lambda probe after catalyst -G39- and lambda probe heating 1, after catalyst -Z19- (black plug) and put aside the line to the catalyst. –  Loosen all fixations of tubes to the probes –  Remove the air filter housing → Chapter.   Note The flexible joint (de-coupling element) in the exhaust system must not be bent more than 10° – otherwise it can be damaged.

–  Loosen clamp -arrow- and push to rear.

–  Detach front exhaust pipe/catalytic converter -arrows-. –  Remove bolt -1- on bracket for front exhaust pipe and then detach front exhaust pipe.

–  Unscrew nut -arrow- securing catalytic converter and turbocharger from below.

–  Unscrew nuts -arrows- securing catalytic converter and turbocharger from above. –  Lift out catalytic converter. Installing Reassembly is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:   Note Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts. –  Align the exhaust system so it is free of stress → Chapter. Tightening torques

Components:		Nm
Catalytic converter to turbocharger		40 → Remark → Remark
Mounting to subframe		23
Clamp		23

1)  Paint the stud screws of the exhaust manifold with hot screw paste. Locking fluid for hot working bolts → Parts catalogue 2)  Renew self-locking nuts