1.4 TSI engine (EA211) · Exhaust system · Exhaust gas cleaning

Removing and installing catalytic converter

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • High-temperature paste ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue.

Removing

  • Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66; Noise insulation.
  • Remove underbody cover -1- on right and left.
  • To do this, unscrew nuts -2- from studs -3-.
  • Remove tunnel cross-piece -1-.
  • To do this, unscrew nuts -2- from studs -3-.
  • Remove bracket -4- and lower exhaust system.
  • Remove heat shield for right drive shaft ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40; Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft heat shield.
  • Unbolt right drive shafts on inside ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40; Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft.
  • Lay drive shaft to one side.
  • Release and pull off connectors -3-.
  • Lay wires -2- to one side.
  • Unclip wires -4- from retainer -1-.
  • Remove wires from heat shield of turbocharger.
  • Loosen clamp -arrow-, and push it to rear.
  • Detach exhaust hangers -3- in -direction of arrow- from subframe -2-.
  • Lower exhaust system -1- until it rests on subframe -2-.
  • Unscrew bolt -2-.
  • Remove screw-type clip -1-.
  • Unscrew nuts -arrows- and tie up catalytic converter -3-.
  • Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove bracket -1-.
  • Remove heat shield -1-. To do this, unscrew bolts -2-.
  • Unbolt lock washers -3-.
  • Thread out heat shield -1- and remove it.
  • Guide out catalytic converter with front exhaust pipe between body and assembly carrier.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. The following should be observed:

Torque settings