Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - emission control
| Specified torque and tightening sequence
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| Specified torque and tightening sequence
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| Specified torque and tightening sequence
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| Specified torque and tightening sequence
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Front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter |
| Do not bend flexible joint more than 10° - otherwise it can be
damaged. |
| Install decoupling element so that it is not under tension. |
| Take care not to damage wire mesh on decoupling element. |
| Protect catalytic converter from damage by knocks and impact |
| Removing and installing
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| Do not remove protective packaging from replacement part until you
are ready to fit the flexible joint |
| Aligning exhaust system free of tension
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| Specified torque and tightening sequence
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| Removing and installing
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| Align exhaust system free of tension before tightening
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| Installation position → Fig. |
| Tighten threaded connections evenly. |
| Installation position of front clamp |
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Fit clamp in position shown. |
| Bolted connection facing towards right |
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| Installing catalytic converter - tightening torque and
sequence |
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| 1) |
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Fit catalytic converter to turbocharger and fit screw-type
clip -arrow- without tightening |
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| 2) |
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Loosely screw in bolts -3, 5-
and bolts -1, 2, 4- by hand |
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| It should still be possible to move catalytic converter and
bracket. |
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| 3) |
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Tighten screw-type clip -arrow- |
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15 Nm |
| 4) |
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Tighten bolts and nuts in the sequence
-1 ... 5- |
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20 Nm |
Note
The catalytic converter is removed together with the front
exhaust pipe.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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Other materials:
Component protection
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Some electronic components and control units are fitted
with component protection as standard, e.g the radio or navigation system.
Component protection was developed as a protective mechanism in order to:
Prevent any ...
Assembly overview - Bowden cable
1 -
Release lever
In the interior
2 -
Frame
In lock carrier trim
3 -
Grommet
In cross panel.
4 -
Bowden cable
From gearbox to release lever
Forms o ...
Dimensions – lettering on wing
Note
The dimensions shown here for “GTI” as an example are valid for all
emblems.
1 -
Emblem
Variations in appearance possible depending on the (special) model.
2 -
Height dimension
5.0 ± 1 mm, fr ...
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Emission control
Removing and installing catalytic converter