Left Catalytic Converter

Left Catalytic Converter

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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

• Transmission Support (T10337)

Removing

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

- Remove the heated oxygen sensor 2 (G108) and oxygen sensor 2 after catalytic converter (G131).






- 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.

- Position the (T10337) on the (V.A.G 1383 A).






- Position the (T10337) 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 - = 80 mm maximum.

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 nuts - arrows - and the left catalytic converter.






Installing

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

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Replace the seals and self-locking nuts.

- Install the universal joint on the steering gear.

- Install the tunnel crossmember.

- Install the subframe crossbrace.

- Install the oxygen sensors (G108) and (G131).

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