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Removing and installing catalytic converter (right-side) - vehicles with dual clutch gearbox — AUDI

Removing and installing catalytic converter (right-side) - vehicles with dual clutch gearbox on Audi: 24 steps, engines CGWB, CGWD, CGXB, CHMA.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

24 steps 13 engine codes

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove front silencer (right-side) .
  2. Remove subframe cross brace Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Removing and installing subframe cross brace.
  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 plenum chamber partition panel General body repairs, exterior50Bulkhead; Exploded view - plenum chamber partition panel.
  4. Remove throttle valve module J338.
  5. Remove coolant pipe from right side of gearbox .
CGWB? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Remove Lambda probe after catalytic converter G130.
  2. Detach electrical connectors (1 ... 4) from bracket.
  3. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach bracket.
  4. Remove nuts (arrows) and bolt (1) and move catalytic converter (right-side) towards rear.
  5. Remove bolts and detach retainer (1) for bracket for exhaust system.
  6. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach heat shield.
  7. Remove bolts (3), detach combination valve (right-side) for secondary air system and press it to left side with secondary air hose and vacuum hose (2) connected. [Note: Disregard (item 1).]
  8. Release fasteners (arrows) and detach heat shield (1) for tunnel (top right).
  9. Fit gearbox support T10337 onto engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A and position underneath gearbox.
  10. Raise gearbox slightly using engine and gearbox jack.
  11. ⚠ Risk of accident.Engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A must remain in position when work is being carried out and must not be left unattended. — Remove bolts (arrows) for tunnel cross member.
  12. Lower tunnel cross member as far as distance (a) using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
  13. Secure gearbox in position using retaining toolVW 785/1 B, as shown in illustration.
  14. Lift off catalytic converter (right-side). [Note: Renew gaskets and self-locking nuts.]
  15. Install combination valve for secondary air (right-side) .
  16. Install Lambda probe after catalytic converter G130.
  17. Install coolant pipe (right-side) on gearbox .
  18. Install throttle valve module J338.
  19. Install plenum chamber partition panel General body repairs, exterior50Bulkhead; Exploded view - plenum chamber partition panel.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.