Removing and installing front exhaust pipe - vehicles with automatic gearbox — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

• Renewed: gaskets

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• Disregard (item 2).
• Risk of damage to flexible joints in front exhaust pipeDo not bend flexible joints in front exhaust pipe more than 10°. — Disconnect exhaust system at clamp (arrow) and push clamp to front.
• Renew gaskets and self-locking nuts.Fit all cable ties in the original positions when installing.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 53 workshop diagrams for CANA

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

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front wheel (left-side) Wheels and tyres44.
2. Remove front and rear noise insulation 50.
3. Take electrical connector (1) for exhaust gas temperature sender 3G495 out of bracket at front left of gearbox and unplug.
4. Move electrical wiring clear. [Note: Disregard (item 2).]
5. Remove cover (1) for drive shaft in wheel housing (left-side).

6. Move clear electrical wiring harness at heat shield for drive shaft (left-side).
7. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach heat shield for drive shaft (left-side).
8. ⚠ Working on all parts of the exhaust system:Observe safety precautions when working on the exhaust system Safety precautions when working on the exhaust system. — Remove nuts (arrows), push particulate filter to rear and place onto cross piece.
9. Unscrew nuts (arrows) securing bracket for particulate filter.
10. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) and remove bracket for front exhaust pipe.
11. ⚠ Risk of damage to flexible joints in front exhaust pipeDo not bend flexible joints in front exhaust pipe more than 10°. — Disconnect exhaust system at clamp (arrow) and push clamp to front.
12. Remove nuts (arrows) and detach front exhaust pipe. [Note: Renew gaskets and self-locking nuts.Fit all cable ties in the original positions when installing.]
13. Align the exhaust system so it is free of stress .
14. Install heat shield for drive shaft .
15. Install cover for drive shaft 66.
16. Install noise insulation panels 50.
17. Fit front wheel Wheels and tyres44.

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