Right Catalytic Converter, With Automatic Transmission

Right Catalytic Converter, with Automatic Transmission

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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

• Transmission Support (T10337)

• Scissor-Type Assembly Platform (VAS 6131 A)

Removing

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

- Remove the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (G39) and Oxygen Sensor (O2S) after Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G130).

The suspension components could be damaged.

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

• Do not support the vehicle on the subframe or the subframe crossbrace (for example by a floor jack or similar device).

- Remove the subframe crossbrace.

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

- Position the (T10337) on the bottom of the transmission.

- Lift the transmission slightly using the (V.A.G 1383 A).

There is the risk of an accident.

• The (V.A.G 1383 A) may only be used during assembly and must not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.

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

- Next lower engine/transmission subassembly with (VAS 6131 A) only by dimension - a -.

• Dimension - a - = 35 mm maximum.

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

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

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

• Replace seals and self-locking nuts.

- Install the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (G39) and Oxygen Sensor (O2S) after Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G130).

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

- Install exhaust system free of stress. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Service and Repair.

- Install the subframe crossbrace, upper control arm and stabilizer bar and tighten the suspension strut on the control arm.