Left front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter (vehicles with automatic transmission 09L), removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G. 1383 A

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Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A

Removing

NOTE:

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

Fig 2: Removing Rear Engine Cover

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Remove rear engine cover - arrows -.

Fig 3: Removing Coolant Hoses At Coolant Expansion Tank

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Remove coolant expansion tank - arrow -.
Disconnect electrical connection from Engine Coolant Level (ECL) Warning Switch F66 at bottom of coolant reservoir and set aside coolant reservoir with coolant hoses - 1 - and - 2 - connected.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connector For Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G131

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Disconnect electrical harness connector - 1 - for Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G131 and free up the wiring.

NOTE:

Ignore - 2 -.

Fig 5: Removing Nuts & Left Front Exhaust Pipe With Catalytic Converter

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

NOTE:

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

Remove left front wheel.

NOTE:

Secure brake disc with a wheel bolt.

Fig 6: Locating Fasteners Exhaust Pipe

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For vehicles with auxiliary heater, remove bolts - arrows - for exhaust pipe of parking heater/auxiliary heater on noise insulation.

Fig 7: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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

Fig 8: Removing Heat Shield For Left Drive Axle

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Remove heat shield - arrows - for left drive axle.
Remove left drive axle from transmission flange shaft.

Fig 9: Removing Nuts & Left Front Exhaust Pipe With Catalytic Converter

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

NOTE:

To improve clarity, the removed engine is shown.

Fig 10: Removing Bolt At Left Bracket For Front Exhaust Pipe

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Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.
Remove bracket for front exhaust pipe.

Fig 11: Locating Clamping Sleeves

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Disconnect exhaust system at double clamps - arrows -.

Fig 12: Removing Bolts For Left/Right Transmission Mount

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Remove bolts - arrows - for left and right transmission mount.

Fig 13: Placing Lifting Surface Of Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A Centrally On Lower Housing Base

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Place lifting surface of Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A centrally on lower housing base - arrow - and lift transmission slightly.

Fig 14: Removing Heat Shield For Left Transmission Support

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Remove heat shield for left transmission support.
Unfasten left transmission support with transmission mount - arrows -.
Carefully push transmission upward using Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G 1383 A , until transmission tunnel touches body.
Guide front exhaust pipe downward and out between transmission and subframe using twisting motions.

Installing

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

NOTE:

Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.
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 transmission support and transmission mount →
- 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 5 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 01V
- 37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING for 5 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 01V FRONT AND ALL WHEEL DRIVE - INTERNAL COMPONENTS, SERVICING
- 37 CONTROLS, HOUSING for AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09L, FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
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Install drive axle → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .
Align exhaust system free of tension → Exhaust system, installing free of tension .

NOTE:

Individual components of exhaust system mounting Individual left mounting components - vehicles with automatic transmission .

Torque specifications

		Nm
Front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter to exhaust manifold		27 ¹⁾²⁾
Mounting strap to	Front exhaust pipe	23
	Transmission	25
Heat shield for drive axle to transmission		25
¹⁾ Replace nuts. ²⁾ Grease with hot bolt paste; hot bolt paste .