Removing and installing front exhaust pipe (right-side) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

• Renewed: gaskets

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• All cable ties which are released or cut open when removing must be refitted in the same position when installing.
• The engine/gearbox assembly must be secured well to prevent accidents. — Unplug electrical connectors for lambda probes (right-side) before and after catalytic converter.
• Reinstall all cable ties in the same locations when assembling.Renew gaskets and self-locking nuts.
• If dimension "“a”" cannot be attained, the turbocharger must be aligned .

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 4 workshop diagrams for BCY

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine . [Note: All cable ties which are released or cut open when removing must be refitted in the same position when installing.]
2. Place the engine/gearbox assembly onto workbench or trolley (place wooden wedges under the engine and gearbox to secure them).
3. ⚠ The engine/gearbox assembly must be secured well to prevent accidents. — Unplug electrical connectors for lambda probes (right-side) before and after catalytic converter.
4. Move wiring clear.
5. Unbolt front exhaust pipe (right-side) from turbocharger (arrows). [Note: Reinstall all cable ties in the same locations when assembling.Renew gaskets and self-locking nuts.]

6. Initially tighten front exhaust pipe onto turbocharger only hand-tight.
7. Check distance between front exhaust pipe and gearbox housing at position indicated.
8. Move the front exhaust pipe in its bolt holes as necessary.
9. Tighten connections to final torque. [Note: If dimension "“a”" cannot be attained, the turbocharger must be aligned .]
10. Install engine .

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