Removing and installing catalytic converter (right-side) - vehicles with automatic gearbox 0B6 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

• Renewed: gaskets

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• Illustration shows the installation position on a vehicle with dynamic steering.
• Disregard (item 1).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front silencer (right-side) .
2. Remove Lambda probe after catalytic converter G130(item 2).
3. ⚠ Risk of damage to running gear components.The vehicle must NOT be lowered onto its wheels if the engine/gearbox mountings, steering rack or subframe cross brace are not properly installed. — Remove nut (1) for power steering hydraulic line.
4. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach subframe cross brace. [Note: Illustration shows the installation position on a vehicle with dynamic steering.]
5. Remove bolts (1) and (2) on both sides and detach strut.

6. Remove bolt (2) for power steering hydraulic line.
7. Remove bolts (1) and (arrows) and detach subframe cross brace.
8. If fitted, remove bolts (arrows) and detach heat shield (1) (right-side).
9. Remove bolt (2), press bracket off gearbox and swivel to rear (arrow).
10. Remove bolts (1) and remove bracket.
11. Unscrew nuts (arrows) and detach catalytic converter (right-side). [Note: Disregard (item 1).] [Note: Renew gaskets and self-locking nuts.]
12. Install subframe cross brace Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Exploded view - subframe.
13. Install Lambda probe after catalytic converter G130.
14. Install front silencer (right-side) .

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