Removing and installing front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter, engine codes BLS, BRM — 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

📐 41 workshop diagrams for BKC

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

📋 Procedure

1. Detach and disconnect connection (A).
2. Remove wiring harness from brackets on bulkhead.
3. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Noise insulation
4. Open clamp (A). To do so, loosen bolt (arrow). [Note: The flexible joint in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° - otherwise it can be damaged.]
5. Unscrew catalytic converter from bracket (arrows).

6. Unbolt right drive shaft from gearbox Running gear, axles, steering40Repairing drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shafts.
7. Unbolt bracket for exhaust pipe (arrows).
8. Loosen bolts for clamp (1).
9. Remove front cross member (arrows).
10. Slide clip to rear and remove exhaust pipe.
11. Turn front exhaust pipe approx. 90° to right. Guide it downwards between subframe, heat shield and coolant hoses.
12. Renew seal and clip.
13. Align exhaust system free of tension .

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