Catalytic Converter, Removing And Installing: Installing

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.

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Replace seals and self-locking nuts.

Coat the exhaust manifold stud bolts with hot bolt paste. Refer to the Parts Information for the hot bolt paste.

-- Install the Heated Oxygen Sensor -G39-. Refer to HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR .

-- Attach the driveshaft to the bevel box. Refer to appropriate service information .

-- Mount the catalytic converter on the turbocharger and install the screw-type clamp loosely.

-- Tighten the nuts and screw-type clamp. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER - TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION AND SEQUENCE .

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