Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter Removing

–  Remove 3 bolts of underbody cover on right -arrows-.

–  Separate electrical connection -1- for Lambda probe after catalytic converter -G130-. –  Remove push connector from retainer -2- and free wire to Lambda probe.

–  Remove front cross member for underbody -arrows-.   Note The flexible joint in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° — danger of damage. –  Separate exhaust system at clamp -1-.

–  Unbolt bracket for exhaust system -arrows-.

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

–  Remove securing nuts -arrows- for front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold. –  Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter. Installing: Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing, note the following:   Note Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts.

–  Tighten front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold in the sequence shown. –  Align exhaust system free of tension → Chapter. Torque settings

Component		Nm
Front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold		25 → Note
Drive shaft heat shield to cylinder block		35
Exhaust system bracket to subframe		23
Front tunnel bridge to body		23

1)  Renew self-locking nuts.