Removing Individual Components

Left: the illustration shows the connection between the catalytic converter and the front exhaust pipe (2). Also visible are the lambda sensor (1) and the spring-loaded (3) front exhaust pipe support.

Right: this again shows the joint location (arrow). When installing, make sure the flange faces are parallel to each other, as shown in this illustration.

Left: the double pipe clamp (arrow) must be replaced even after loosening only a single bolted connection.

Right: when installing the clamp (arrow), pay attention to its position (horizontal or vertical).

The following describes how to separate individual components of the exhaust system from each other. For reinstallation, the last section on assembling the exhaust system is important.

Tip: to make bolts easier to loosen during later exhaust system work, coat the threads with graphite grease. Clamp sleeves also separate from the pipe more easily if their inner surface is treated with graphite grease.