Right front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter, removing and installing (vehicles with automatic transmission 01J): Removing

Fig 1: Removing Rear Engine Cover

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• Remove rear engine cover (arrows).

Fig 2: Removing Cover In Engine Compartment (Right Side)

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• Remove cover -1- in engine compartment (right side).

Fig 3: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80 And Air Duct

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• Remove bolts (arrows).
• Detach Evaporative Emission (EVAP) canister purge regulator valve -N80- -1- at air guide.
• Remove air guide -2-.

Fig 4: Removing Air Filter Housing

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• Remove air filter housing (arrows).

Fig 5: Identifying Holding Plate, Intake Air Hose, Hose & Air Duct

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• Remove bolts for holding plate -3- for solenoid valves (arrows).
• Disconnect electrical harness connector at Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
• Remove hose -4- from air duct -2-.

Fig 6: Removing Bolt And Disconnect Air Duct At Throttle Valve Control Module

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• Remove bolt (arrow) and disconnect air duct -2- at throttle valve control module.
• Disconnect hose -1- from air duct.

Fig 7: Removing Harness Connectors From Bracket At Right Of Bulkhead

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• Remove harness connectors -1 to 4- from bracket at right of bulkhead.
• Disconnect electrical harness connectors -1- and -4-.
• Move wires to oxygen sensors clear.

Fig 8: Unscrewing Oxygen Sensor Behind Catalytic Converter Using Special Tool 3337/7

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• Unscrew oxygen sensor behind catalytic converter (arrow) using special tool 3337/7.

Fig 9: Removing Nut For Right Exhaust Pipe/Exhaust Manifold

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

• Remove right front wheel

Fig 10: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Fasteners

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• For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts (arrows) for exhaust pipe of auxiliary heater on sound insulation.

Fig 11: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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• Remove bolts or release quick-release screws -1- and -2- and remove front sound insulation.
• Remove quick-release screws -3- and remove rear sound insulation, if present.

Fig 12: Removing Bolts For Front Vehicle Floor Crossmember

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• Remove bolts -1- through -4- and remove crossmember.

Fig 13: Disconnecting Exhaust System At Double Clamps

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• Disconnect exhaust system at both double clamps (arrows).

Fig 14: Removing VAG1359/2 Universal Mount From VAG1383A Engine/Transmission Jack And Inserting Piece Of Wood Instead

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• Remove VAG1359/2 universal mount from VAG1383A engine/transmission jack and insert a piece of wood -1- instead.
• Support rear crossmember using VAG1383A engine/transmission jack.

Fig 15: Removing Bolts & Slowly Release Rear Crossmember Using VAG1383A Engine/Transmission Jack

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• Remove bolts -1- and -2-, then bolts -3- and -4-.
• Slowly release rear crossmember using VAG1383A engine/transmission jack.
• Set aside VAG1383A engine/transmission jack.

Fig 16: Removing Nuts And Rear Crossmember

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• Remove nuts (arrows) and rear crossmember.

Fig 17: Removing Left/Right Heat Shields For Drive Axles

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

Refer to 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION

Fig 18: Removing Bracket For Front Exhaust Pipe

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• Remove bracket for front exhaust pipe (arrows).

Fig 19: Unbolting Bracket For ATF Lines

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• Unbolt bracket for ATF lines (arrow).

Refer to

• 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) 01J
• 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) 01J - INTERNAL COMPONENTS, SERVICING

• Place oil pan underneath.

Fig 20: Removing Bolt And Disconnecting ATF Lines From Transmission

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• Remove bolt (arrow) and disconnect ATF lines from transmission.
• Tie up ATF lines off to side.
• Expose oxygen sensor wire.

Fig 21: Removing Nut For Right Exhaust Pipe/Exhaust Manifold

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

Fig 22: Threaded Connections And Positioning Sleeves On Lower Engine Mounts

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• Loosen lower nuts -1- (on left and right engine mounts) several turns.
• Press transmission to left.
• Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.