Catalytic Converters, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER and OVERVIEW - EXHAUST MANIFOLD .

NOTE:

Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.

Coat the stud bolts with Hot Bolt Paste:G 052 112 A3 .

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

-- First place the >>lower<< catalytic converter of exhaust bank 1 in the installation position. Then install the catalytic converter for exhaust bank 2.

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

-- Fasten the driveshaft on the front final drive. Refer to appropriate service information. .

-- Install the transmission support. Refer to TRANSMISSION SUPPORT AND BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For transmission(s) 0C8] .

-- Install the heated oxygen sensors. Refer to OXYGEN SENSORS .

-- Install the Throttle Valve Control Module -J338-.

-- Install the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .

-- On a vehicle with air suspension, deactivate vehicle lift mode. Refer to appropriate service information. .