Removing and installing front exhaust pipe with diesel particulate filter, engine code BLS — 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. Unplug all connections for electric cables to particulate filter (on bulkhead):
2. Remove cables from brackets on bulkhead.
3. Remove noise insulation tray General body repairs, exterior50.
4. Unplug connector for sender 3 for exhaust temperature G527.
5. Unscrew right drive shaft from gearbox Running gear, axles, steering40.

6. 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.]
7. Unscrew diesel particulate filter from bracket (arrows).
8. Unbolt bracket for exhaust pipe (arrows).
9. Remove subframe Running gear, axles, steering40.
10. Release clip (1).
11. Remove front cross member (arrows).
12. Slide clip to rear and remove exhaust pipe with diesel particulate filter.
13. Renew seal and clip.
14. Align exhaust system free of tension .

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