Note. Flex joint in front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10°, otherwise it may be damaged. Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts. After exhaust system repairs, make sure exhaust system is not under stress and is far enough from the body. If necessary, loosen clamping sleeve and align muffler and exhaust pipe so that there is adequate distance to body and that weight is evenly distributed among the suspended mounts. The exhaust manifold and the turbocharger are one component, removing and installing. Refer to TURBOCHARGER .
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Note. The exhaust manifold and the turbocharger are a single component.
Exhaust manifold, removing and installing, refer to TURBOCHARGER .
Scheme 59
- Nut Replace 40 Nm Coat turbocharger stud bolts with hot bolt paste.
- Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converters and Front Muffler With front exhaust pipe Protect from shocks and impact stress With flex joint Flex joint must not be bent more than 10° - otherwise it may be damaged Removing and installing, refer to «FRONT EXHAUST PIPE WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND FRONT MUFFLER»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/exhaust/#20l-exhaust-system-emission-controls-engine-codes-bpy__front-exhaust-pipe-with-catalytic-converters) Install exhaust system free of stress, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM, ALIGNING»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/exhaust/#20l-exhaust-system-emission-controls-engine-codes-bpy__exhaust-system-aligning)
- Oxygen Sensor (O2S) after Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) -G130- and Heater for Oxygen Sensor 1 after Catalytic Converter -Z29- Tightening specification, 55 Nm Only use hot bolt paste to grease thread; do not let paste get onto slits of oxygen sensor body Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/fuel-system/#20l-multiport-fuel-injection-engine-codes-bpy)
- Retaining Loop Replace if damaged
- Nut 23 Nm
- Retaining Loop Replace if damaged
- Rear Muffler Original equipment as one unit with center muffler. For repairs, replace each separately. Separating point «CENTER AND REAR MUFFLERS, SEPARATING»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/exhaust/#20l-exhaust-system-emission-controls-engine-codes-bpy__center-and-rear-mufflers-separating) Install exhaust system free of stress, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM, ALIGNING»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/exhaust/#20l-exhaust-system-emission-controls-engine-codes-bpy__exhaust-system-aligning)
- Suspended Mount Replace if damaged
- Bolt 23 Nm
- Rear Clamping Sleeve For individual replacement of center and rear mufflers Installed location see scheme 3Tighten bolts evenly
- Center Muffler Original equipment as one unit with rear muffler. For repairs, replace each part separately. Separating point «CENTER AND REAR MUFFLERS, SEPARATING»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/exhaust/#20l-exhaust-system-emission-controls-engine-codes-bpy__center-and-rear-mufflers-separating) Install exhaust system free of stress, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM, ALIGNING»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/exhaust/#20l-exhaust-system-emission-controls-engine-codes-bpy__exhaust-system-aligning)
- Retaining Loop Replace if damaged
- Bolt 23 Nm
- Front Clamping Sleeve Before tightening, ensure exhaust system is tension-free, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM, ALIGNING»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/exhaust/#20l-exhaust-system-emission-controls-engine-codes-bpy__exhaust-system-aligning) Installed location (Scheme 60)Tighten bolts evenly
- Nut 23 Nm
- Suspended Mount
- Bolt 23 Nm
- Suspended Mount
- Support
- Bolts 40 Nm
- Gasket Replace
- Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G39- and Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Heater -Z19- Tightening specification, 55 Nm Only use hot bolt paste to grease thread; do not let paste get onto slits of oxygen sensor body Removing and installing, refer to «Removal and Installation»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/fuel-system/#20l-multiport-fuel-injection-engine-codes-bpy)
Scheme 60
Install clamping sleeve so that the end of the bolt does not extend beyond the lower edge of the clamping sleeve.
- Threaded connection points toward the right.
Install clamping sleeve so that the end of the bolt does not extend beyond the lower edge of the clamping sleeve.
- Threaded connection points to the rear.
EXHAUST SYSTEM, ALIGNING
- Align exhaust system when cold.
- For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM OVERVIEW»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/exhaust/#20l-exhaust-system-emission-controls-engine-codes-bpy) .
Loosen front double clamping bolts EXHAUST SYSTEM OVERVIEW .
Push exhaust system far enough forward so tension at the retaining loop at rear muffler is a = 5 to 11 mm.
Scheme 61
Install clamping sleeve so that the end of the bolt does not extend beyond the lower edge of the clamping sleeve.
- Threaded connection points toward the right.
Tighten clamping sleeve threaded connections evenly.
Aligning Tailpipe
Align the tailpipes so the distance -a- is the same on the left and right.
Scheme 62
At the same time, the clearance -b- from the bumper cut-out to the tailpipes must be achieved.
- Dimension b = at least 22 mm
If necessary, loosen the suspended mountings of the rear muffler to align the tailpipes.
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Bolt Size | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converters and Front Muffler, Nut (1) , (2) | 40 | |
| Support for Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converters and Front Muffler | 40 | |
| Oxygen Sensor (2) | 55 | |
| Rear Clamping Sleeve, Nut | 23 | |
| Suspended Mount | 23 | |
| (1) Replace (2) Coat with hot bolt paste. | ||
| (1) | Replace |
| (2) | Coat with hot bolt paste. |
EXHAUST SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS
Start engine and run at idle speed.
Seal tailpipe with cloths or plug for the duration of the leak test.
Check for leaks by listening at connection areas of cylinder head/exhaust manifold, exhaust manifold/front exhaust pipe etc.
Repair detected leaks.
FRONT EXHAUST PIPE WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS AND FRONT MUFFLER
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Spring Type Clip Pliers VAS 5024 A
Removing
Remove the engine cover and air filter. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Disconnect the electrical connector -arrow- for heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) -G39- and oxygen sensor (O2S) heater -Z19- and free up the wiring.
Scheme 63
Remove the accessible nuts -arrows- for the front exhaust pipe/turbocharger from above.
Scheme 64
Remove the right vehicle underbody cover -arrows-.
Scheme 65
Disconnect electrical connector -arrow- for oxygen sensor (O2S) after three way catalytic converter (TWC) -G130- and heater for oxygen sensor (O2S) 1 after catalytic converter -Z29- and free up wiring.
Scheme 66
Remove the remaining nuts -arrows- for the front exhaust pipe/turbocharger from below.
Remove the supports for the front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter, by removing bolts -1 and 2-.
Note. Flex joints in front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10°, otherwise they may be damaged.
Disconnect the exhaust system at the clamping sleeve -arrows-.
Scheme 67
Remove crossmember for vehicle floor -arrows-.
Scheme 68
Remove bracket for exhaust system -arrows-.
Scheme 69
Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converters and front muffler.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following
- For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM OVERVIEW»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/exhaust/#20l-exhaust-system-emission-controls-engine-codes-bpy)
Note. Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.
Install exhaust system free of stress. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, ALIGNING .
CENTER AND REAR MUFFLERS, SEPARATING
- A separating point has been provided in the connecting pipe for individual replacement of the center or rear muffler.
- The separating point is marked by depressions around the circumference of the exhaust pipe.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Chain Pipe Cutter VAS 6254
Procedure
- For the correct tightening specifications, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM OVERVIEW»(/audi/a3/8p-2004-2008/remont/exhaust/#20l-exhaust-system-emission-controls-engine-codes-bpy)
Separate exhaust pipe at a right angle at separating point -arrow 2- using the VAS 6254.
Scheme 70
Position clamping sleeve -4- at the side markings -arrows-, -1- and -3- when installing.
Install clamping sleeve so that bolt end does not project beyond lower edge of clamping sleeve -arrow-.
- Threaded connection points to the rear.
Install exhaust system free of stress. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, ALIGNING .
SPECIAL TOOLS
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Scheme 71
Scheme 72
- Spring Type Clip Pliers VAS 5024 A
- Chain Pipe Cutter VAS 6254