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Front exhaust system with three-way catalytic converter, 4-cyl.

Front exhaust system with three-way catalytic converter, 4-cyl.

To remove


1. Remove the bypass pipe with valve.

Note

There is an O-ring at the bypass pipe's attachment to the turbo intake pipe.


2. Remove the exhaust manifold's heat shield.

3. Remove the oxygen sensor.

4. Loosen the two upper nuts at the connection between the turbo/front exhaust system.

5. Raise the car.

6. Remove the lower front cover.

7. Loosen the third nut at the connection between the turbo/front exhaust system.

8. Separate the pipe joint between the front and rear exhaust systems.

9. Remove the clips from the rubber mounts.

10. Carefully withdraw the rubber mounts.

11. Lower the front exhaust system.

Important

The flexible section at the front of the exhaust system should not be bent out of line by more than 7°, i.e. if the front exhaust system is allowed to hang, it must not bend more than the sag caused by its own weight.

If the pipe is overloaded, permanent deformation of the components will result. This can cause noise and leakage, and damage at a later stage.



To fit

Important

When fitting the front exhaust system to the turbo, the nuts should be tightened alternately to avoid distorting the flange. The flange must not abut against the turbo connection flange.

Ensure that the system hangs straight so that no stresses occur during fitting.




Fit in reverse order.

Note

Coat the studs sparingly with Molycote 1000, part no. 30 20 971 or similar.


Tightening torque:

Turbo/front exhaust pipe: 24 Nm (17.7 lbf ft)

Front/rear exhaust system: 22 Nm (16.2 lbf ft)

Bypass pipe/intake pipe: 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)

Bypass pipe, hose clip: 8 Nm (5.9 lbf ft)

Oxygen sensor: 55 Nm (40.5 lbf ft)