Removing and installing particulate filter, Polo, right-hand drive — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)

• Special tools named: T10395/6
• Renewed: seals, gasket/seals

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• Secure subframe with steering rack to underside of vehicle with tensioning strap T00038.
• 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

📐 66 workshop diagrams for CAYA

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

📋 Procedure

1. Turn wheels to straight-ahead position.
2. Remove cover (2) and unscrew plastic nuts (1).
3. Unscrew bolt (1) from universal joint and pull universal joint off in direction of arrow.
4. Remove engine cover .
5. Disconnect connectors (1) for exhaust temperature sender 1G 235.

6. Disconnect connectors (2) for Lambda probeG 39.
7. Unscrew Lambda probeG 39(1) using Lambda probe open ring spanner set3337.
8. Remove securing clamp (2) between particulate filter and turbocharger.
9. Remove noise insulation:
10. Disconnect connector (2) to pressure differential senderG 505.
11. Unscrew pressure differential senderG 505(1).
12. Disconnect connector (3) to pressure differential senderG 505.
13. Pull lines from retainers and remove cable ties if necessary.
14. Open bracket (B) of hydraulic lines (A).
15. Remove pendulum support (arrows).
16. Place engine and gearbox jackVAG 1383A below subframe.
17. Fix subframe in position Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Fixing subframe in position.
18. Loosen anti-roll bar from top of coupling rod Running gear, axles, steering40Subframe; Removing and installing anti-roll bar.
19. Lower subframe with engine and gearbox jackVAG 1383A; steering remains on subframe.
20. Lower on the right side max. 10 cm (movement arrow).
21. To prevent the hydraulic lines being overstretched, lower on the left side max. 7 cm. [Note: Secure subframe with steering rack to underside of vehicle with tensioning strap T00038.]
22. Remove securing bolts (1) and remove cover from cylinder block for right drive shaft.
23. Unscrew exhaust gas temperature sender 3G 495 using T10395/6 from front exhaust pipe.
24. Remove right underbody panel.
25. Remove cover from connector for exhaust temperature sender 4G 648.
26. Disconnect connector for exhaust temperature sender 4G 648.
27. Unscrew bolts (1) and then nuts (2).
28. Remove particulate filter bracket. [Note: The flexible joint in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° - otherwise it can be damaged.]
29. Loosen securing bolts (arrows) of clamping sleeve, then push down backwards from front exhaust pipe.
30. Detach front exhaust pipe from mounting brackets.
31. Remove particulate filter by turning 180° around its own axis. [Note: Before installing subframe with steering rack ensure that seal on steering rack contacts the assembly plate without kinks. Ensure opening to footwell is correctly sealed. Otherwise water could leak in and/or there will be more noise.Renew seals, self-locking nuts and clip for catalytic converter.Reinstall all cable ties in the same locations when installing.]
32. Renew gasket/seals .
33. Aligning exhaust system free of stress .

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