Removing and installing front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter, engine codes BKC, BXE — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009)

• Renewed: seal

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• The flexible joint in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° - otherwise it can be damaged.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Detach Lambda probe connector from plenum chamber bulkhead.
2. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior 50. Noise insulation
3. Loosen bolts for clamp (1). [Note: The flexible joint in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° - otherwise it can be damaged.]
4. Remove front cross member (arrows).
5. Unscrew strut (arrows).

6. Open clip (arrow) and remove exhaust pipe from turbocharger.
7. Unbolt bracket for exhaust pipe (arrows).
8. Slide clip to rear and remove exhaust pipe.
9. Renew seal and clip.
10. Align exhaust system free of tension (see the separate procedure).

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