General information about the exhaust system The exhaust system consists of a front exhaust pipe with a catalytic converter, a middle silencer and an end silencer. Lambda probe required for catalyst control (only...
Catalyst operation All engines are equipped with an exhaust gas purification catalyst. The catalyst consists of a ceramic honeycomb (3), which is located inside the protective layer of the...
Rules for the operation of vehicles with a catalyst To avoid damage to the lambda probe and catalyst, the following rules must be observed. Gasoline engines Be sure to use unleaded gasoline only. Starting a warm engine by...
Checking the exhaust system for tightness On vehicles with a catalytic converter, leaks in the exhaust system in front of the lambda probe can lead to the following damage: Starting Difficulty: Engine stalls,...
Removing and installing the exhaust system The new car has a two-piece exhaust system, which is replaced by a four-piece system when refurbished. On a factory system, the center muffler cannot be replaced...
Removal and installation of the end muffler Removing Raise and support the vehicle. If the vehicle is still fitted with a two-piece factory exhaust system, separate the intermediate pipe at the location shown (...
Removal and installation of the catalyst Attention: Do not deform the catalyst body, avoid strong shocks, bumps and falls, as in these cases, the ceramic core can be damaged. A damaged catalytic converter...
Removal and installation of a lambda probe The lambda probe is screwed into the exhaust pipe before the catalytic converter. Attention: The connecting wire of the lambda probe must not be repaired or soldered. If...