Front Exhaust Pipe Bracket, Removing And Installing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Rivet pliers for example Pneumatic Rivet Gun :VAS6759

NOTE:

Depending on the equipment of the vehicle a lock washer for the catalytic converter bracket can be installed. When the vehicle is >>set down<< the lock washer stops the catalytic converter from slipping out of the bracket. The lock washer can also be retrofitted if necessary. Components to retrofit. Refer to the Parts Information.

-- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Removing the Bracket from the Catalytic Converter:

-- Drill out the pop rivets and remove the lock washer. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT EXHAUST PIPE BEARING .

-- Remove the bracket from the catalytic converter.

Install the Bracket using the Lock Washers:

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-- Check if the pop rivets can be inserted in the mount on the catalytic converter. If necessary drill the holes to 7 mm.

-- Attach the bracket -1- on the mount on the catalytic converter.

-- Rivet the lock washers -3- as shown parallel to the rubber -2-.

Further assembly is performed in the reverse order of the removal.

Tightening specification:

Refer to OVERVIEW - EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM