Withdrawal
Remove soundproofing. Remove all nuts -arrows- from the exhaust system to the turbocharger. The detachable element must not be bent more than 10°. Risk of damage!
Support the detachable element with the retainer -T40035-.
Unscrew heat shield for exhaust system -arrows-.
On vehicles with a detachable exhaust system, loosen the nuts on the adapter sleeve -4- and push the adapter sleeve back to release the exhaust system. On vehicles with a non-decoupling exhaust system, cut the exhaust pipe at a right angle at the connector -2- using a chain pipe cutter -VAS 6254-. Pos. -1- and -3- are ignored.
Remove securing eyes -arrows- and remove catalytic converter.
Installation
Install in reverse order, replacing seals and self-locking nuts.
When installing, position the fixing sleeve -4- between the marks -1 and 3-.
Install the adapter sleeve so that the bolts are horizontal. Threaded connection points downwards. The thread of the bolt faces the left side of the vehicle.
Tightening torques:
- Catalyst to turbocharger: 25 Nm 1) 2)
- Adapter sleeve: 23 Nm
1) Replace nuts.
2) Lubricate the thread and the seating surface of the bolt heads with thermal thread varnish.
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