Removing and installing right catalytic converter, bank 1 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

• Renewed: seals

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• For reasons of clarity, illustration shows installation position from rear of removed engine.
• Steering universal joint also has to be detached with right-hand-drive models.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Remove engine cover panel
2. Remove Lambda probe after catalytic converter G130.
3. Unscrew nut (accessible from above) (2) with articulated wrench T40220. [Note: For reasons of clarity, illustration shows installation position from rear of removed engine.]
4. Remove noise insulation General body repairs, exterior50Assembly overview - noise insulation.
5. Remove right front silencer (B).

6. Remove front propshaft Transfer box and final drives39Propshaft; Removing and installing front propshaft. [Note: Steering universal joint also has to be detached with right-hand-drive models.]
7. Unscrew support for catalytic converter.
8. Unscrew nuts (accessible from below) (1) and (3) from connection of front exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold.
9. Remove catalytic converter.
10. Attach all cable ties in the same places when installing.
11. Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts.
12. Aligning exhaust system free of stress .

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