Exhaust manifold, component overview

Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold, Component Overview

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Exhaust manifold

• Removing and installing: Left → Left exhaust manifold, removing and installing  , right → Right exhaust manifold, removing and installing 

2 - Gasket

• Replace

3 - 25 Nm

• Replace
• Lubricate with hot bolt paste; Hot bolt paste
• Observe tightening sequence: Left → Figure , right → Figure

4 - Gasket

• Replace

5 - 25 Nm

• Replace
• Tighten evenly in several stages

6 - Front exhaust pipe with pre- and main catalytic converters

• With decoupling element; Decoupling element must not be bent more than 10 ° otherwise it may be damaged
• Protect from shocks and impact stress
• Removing and installing: Left → Left front exhaust pipe with primary and main catalytic converter, removing and installing  ; right → Right front exhaust pipe with primary and main catalytic converter, removing and installing 
• Individual components of mounting: Left Individual suspension components, left side  , right Individual components of suspension, right side 

• Install exhaust system free of stress → Exhaust system, installing free of tension 

7 - Securing strip

8 - 25 Nm

• Replace

9 - Securing strip

10 - 25 Nm

• Replace