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Catalytic Converters with Front Exhaust Pipe, Removing and Installing|Page 2016 > < Catalytic Converters with Front Exhaust Pipe, Removing and Installing|Page 2014
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Remove exhaust system bracket - arrows -.

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Remove the front cross member for the vehicle floor - arrows  -.

CAUTION!
Risk of damaging decoupling elements.

‹› Do not bend decoupling element in front exhaust pipe more than 10°. 

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Loosen clamping sleeve - 1 - and push it rearward. 

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Remove the catalytic converters with the front exhaust pipe.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting the following:

‹› Coat turbocharger stud bolts with hot bolt paste ( G 052 112 A3).

‹› Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.

‹› Install exhaust system free of stress => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] See: Service and Repair/Exhaust System, Tiguan/Exhaust System, Installing. 

Tightening Specifications

Catalytic Converters with Front Exhaust Pipe, Removing and Installing|Page 2016 > < Catalytic Converters with Front Exhaust Pipe, Removing and Installing|Page 2014