SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Exhaust pipe with catalytic converter: Removing and installing

Removing –  Unscrew the 3 screws of the right cover on the vehicle underfloor -arrows-.

–  Disconnect electrical connection -1- for lambda probe after catalytic converter -G130-. –  Remove the connector from the retainer -2- and expose the cable for the Lambda probe.

–  Remove the bridge of the front tunnel from the vehicle underfloor -arrows-.   Note The vibration shock absorbing elements in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° - otherwise they can be damaged. –  Loosen exhaust system from double clamp -1-.

–  Unscrew the holder of the exhaust system -arrows-

–  Unbolt heat shield for right drive shaft -arrows-.

–  Remove the support -A-.

–  Remove securing nuts -arrows- for exhaust manifold to front exhaust pipe. –  Take exhaust pipe off with catalytic converter. Installation: Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal while noting the following: –  Always gaskets and self-locking nuts.

–  Install the support -A- without apply force. –  Align exhaust system without tension → Chapter Tightening torques:

Qty.		Nm
Primary exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold		25 1)
Heat shield of the axle shaft to engine block		35
Bracket of the exhaust system on the mechanical support bridge		23
Front tunnel bridge to bodywork		23

1) Renew self-locking nuts