Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Front exhaust pipe, removing and installing
Removing

Notes:
^ Always replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.
^ To avoid damage, do not bend decoupling element of front exhaust pipe by more than 10°

^ Loosen bolts securing front exhaust pipe to catalytic converter, accessible from above.





^ Remove heat shield -arrows- above right-hand drive axle.





^ Separate exhaust system at clamp.





^ Remove bolts -arrows- securing catalytic converter to front exhaust pipe.
^ Unbolt transmission bracket for exhaust system -arrow-.

Note: To avoid damage, do not bend decoupling element of front exhaust pipe by more than 10°.

^ Remove front exhaust pipe.

Installing
Install in reverse order:
^ Stress-free alignment of exhaust system.





Tightening torques