Front Exhaust Pipe, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A3 and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Follow the safety precautions when working on the exhaust system. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON EXHAUST SYSTEM .
-- If equipped, remove the rear noise insulation -1-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
-- Disconnect the connector -1-. (not installed on the engine codes CRFA and CRFC.)
-- Loosen clamping sleeve -2- and push it rearward.
-- AWD Vehicles: Remove the front tunnel brace. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS / UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the bolts -1-.
-- Loosen the bolt -2- and the clamp.
-- Remove the front exhaust pipe.