Removing and installing left catalytic converter (bank 2): VW Touareg II (CGNA, CJTA, CMKA, CMKB, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

• Renewed: gaskets

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove left air hose (A) with air filter upper section. Loosen hose clip (1) and open retaining clips (2) to do so.
2. Remove hoses (1) and (2). Unscrew bolts (arrows), loosen clip (3) on throttle valve module and swing out air pipe (A).
3. Place cable for lambda probe 2G108 and lambda probe 2 after catalytic converter G131 to one side.
4. Unscrew nut (accessible from above) (2) with articulated wrench T40220.
5. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior 50. Assembly overview - noise insulation.

6. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) and remove catalytic converter support.
7. Remove left front silencer (A).
8. Unscrew nuts (accessible from below) (1) and (3) from connection of front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold.
9. Swivel out catalytic converter downwards.
10. Attach all cable ties in the same places when installing.
11. Renew gaskets, self-locking nuts and clamping sleeves.
12. Aligning exhaust system free of stress (see the separate procedure).

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