With Automatic Transmission

Right Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter

Removing

• All cable ties which are opened or cut open when removing, must be replaced in the same position when installing.

- Remove rear engine cover - arrows -.





- Disconnect check valve - 1 - from connection at air duct hose.





- Remove air duct hose, thereby loosening hose clamp - 2 - and opening clips - arrows -.

- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 2 - for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G130) and free up wiring.





• Ignore - 1 -.

- Remove nut - 2 - which is accessible from top for front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.





• To improve clarity, the removed engine is shown from the rear.

- Remove right front wheel.

- Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 through 3 - and remove front and rear noise insulation.





- Remove heat shield - 1 - for right drive axle.





- Remove nuts - 1 - and - 3 - which are accessible from bottom for front exhaust pipe/exhaust manifold.





• To improve clarity, the removed engine is shown.

- Disconnect exhaust system at double clamps - arrows -.





- Place lifting surface of Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A) centrally on lower housing base - arrow - and support transmission from below.





- First remove bolts - 2 - and - 3 - and then mounting bolts - 1 - and - 4 - of subframe.





- Slowly lower transmission and subframe to dimension - a - using Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A).





• Dimension - a - = 50 mm

- Remove bolt - 1 - at right bracket for front exhaust pipe.





• Ignore - 2 -.

- Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.

Installing

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

• Replace gaskets, O-rings and self-locking nuts.

• Secure all hose connections with hose clamps appropriate for the model.

• During installation, all cable ties must be re-installed at the same location.

• Electrical wire of oxygen sensor must always be secured in the same position when installing so that contact with the exhaust pipe is avoided.

- Install subframe.

- Align exhaust system free of tension. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Exhaust System, Installing.

• Individual components of exhaust system mounting => [ Individual right mounting components - vehicles
with automatic transmission 09L ] Exhaust System Component Overview

Tightening Specifications