Catalytic Converters

Catalytic Converters

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Transmission Support (T10337)

Removing

• During installation, all cable ties must be installed at the same location.






- Remove the subframe crossbrace.






Suspension components could be damaged.

• Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe mount, steering gear or subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly.

- Remove the front muffler. Refer to => [ Front Muffler ] Front Muffler.

- Remove the plenum chamber bulkhead.

Left Catalytic Converter

The airbag spiral spring could be damaged.

• Separate universal joint from steering gear only when front wheels are in straight ahead position.

• Do not change steering wheel position and steering gear position any more, secure steering wheel with adhesive tape.

- Remove universal joint bolt - arrow -.






- Press the CV joint off the steering gear and slide it all the way up.

- Remove the electrical connector - 3 - for the O2S 2 after catalytic converter (G131) from the bracket and disconnect it.






• Ignore - 1 and 2 -.

- Remove the nuts - arrows - and the bolt - 1 -.






Right Catalytic Converter

- Remove the electrical connector - 1 - for the O2S after TWC (G130) from the bracket and disconnect it.






• Ignore - 2 and 3 -.

- Remove the nuts - arrows - and the bolt - 1 - and move the right catalytic converter to the rear.






• Ignore - 1 -.

Continued for Both Sides

- Position the (T10337) on the (V.A.G 1383 A) and on the bottom of the transmission.






- Lift the transmission slightly with the engine/transmission jack.

Risk of accident.

• Do not lower the (V.A.G 1383 A) during assembly and do not leave it unattended under the vehicle.

- Remove the bolts - arrows - on the tunnel crossmember.






- Lower the tunnel crossmember using the (V.A.G 1383 A) to dimension - a -.






• Dimension - a - = 70 mm maximum.

- Remove the catalytic converter.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Muffler Overview ] Muffler Overview.

• Replace the seals and self-locking nuts.

- Install the tunnel crossmember.

- Install the universal joint on the steering gear.

- Install the front muffler. Refer to => [ Front Muffler ] Front Muffler.

- Install the subframe crossbrace.