Removing and installing particulate filter (RHD): VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI (CFWA)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)

• Special tools named: T10395/6
• Renewed: 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.
• Renew seals, self-locking nuts and clamp for catalytic converter.Reinstall all cable ties in the same locations when installing.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 51 workshop diagrams for CFWA

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. Loosen universal joint Running gear, axles, steering48Removing and installing steering column.
3. To do this, remove cover (2) and unscrew plastic nuts (1).
4. Unscrew bolt (1) from universal joint and pull universal joint off in direction of arrow.
5. Remove engine cover panel .

6. Disconnect connectors (1) for exhaust temperature sender 1G235.
7. Disconnect connectors (2) for Lambda probe G39.
8. Unscrew Lambda probe G39(1) using Lambda probe open ring spanner set3337.
9. Remove securing clamp (2) between catalytic converter with non-engine-mounted particulate filter and turbocharger.
10. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Body - front; Assembly overview - sound insulation.
11. Disconnect connector (2) to pressure differential sender G505.
12. Unscrew pressure differential sender G505(1).
13. Disconnect connector (3) to pressure differential sender G505.
14. Pull lines from retainers, remove cable ties if necessary.
15. Open bracket (B) of hydraulic lines (A).
16. Remove pendulum support (arrows).
17. Place engine and gearbox jack engine and gearbox jackVAG 1383A below subframe.
18. Unscrew bolts from subframe and renew them by locating pins Running gear, axles, steering40.
19. Loosen anti-roll bar at top of coupling rod Running gear, axles, steering40.
20. Lower subframe with engine and gearbox jackVAG 1383A; steering remains on subframe.
21. Lower on the right side max. 10 cm (movement arrow).
22. 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.]
23. Remove securing bolts (1) and remove cover from cylinder block for right drive shaft.
24. Unscrew exhaust gas temperature sender 3G495 using T10395/6 from front exhaust pipe.
25. Remove right underbody panelling General body repairs, exterior66.
26. Remove cover from connector for exhaust temperature sender 4G648.
27. Disconnect connector for exhaust temperature sender 4G648.
28. Unscrew bolts (1) and then nuts (2).
29. 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.]
30. Loosen securing bolts (arrows) of clamping sleeve, then push down backwards from front exhaust pipe.
31. Detach front exhaust pipe from mounting brackets.
32. Remove catalytic converter with non-engine-mounted particulate filter by turning 180° around its own axis. [Note: Renew seals, self-locking nuts and clamp for catalytic converter.Reinstall all cable ties in the same locations when installing.]
33. Seal Replace.
34. Aligning exhaust system free of stress .

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