Exhaust manifold, removing and installing

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Special tools and equipment

Fig 1: Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331 (5 To 50 Nm)

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Removing

Remove engine cover
Remove intake manifold upper part. Refer to Engine code AEG
Remove pressure hose from secondary air pump and combination valve on vehicles with a secondary air system.
Remove middle insulation tray

Unbolt heat shield for right side drive axle.
Depending on version, remove bolts/nuts for bracket on exhaust manifold and remove it.
For vehicles with secondary air system, remove lower support for combination valve connection pipe to exhaust manifold.
For vehicles with secondary air system, remove upper support for combination valve connection pipe to exhaust manifold.

Fig 2: Exhaust Pipe Securing Bolts & Nuts

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Remove securing bolts -2- for exhaust pipe on exhaust manifold.
Remove upper four nuts -1- as well as lower four for exhaust manifold to cylinder head.
Take out exhaust manifold upward.

Installing

NOTE:

To prevent exhaust gases from escaping, the contact surfaces between exhaust manifold, exhaust pipe and cylinder head must be bolted together correctly.
Replace all seals and gaskets.

Installation is performed in reverse sequence of removal.