Exhaust Door Control Unit With NOX Reduction Catalytic Converter Overview

2012 Volkswagen Golf TDI, 2D Hatchback, Automatic DCT TransSECTION Exhaust Door Control Unit With NOX Reduction Catalytic Converter Overview
Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Door Control Unit W/ NOx Reduction Catalytic Converter Overview
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  1. from the Exhaust Pipe with Catalyst and Particulate Filter 
  2. Seal 
    • Always replace.
    • Installing, refer to Fig 2.
  3. Securing Clamp 
    • 7 Nm
    • Always replace.
    • Note the installed position. Refer to Fig 3.
  4. Exhaust Door Control Unit -J883- 
  5. NOx Reduction Catalytic Converter 
  6. Front Muffler 
  7. Clamping Sleeve 
  8. Threaded Connection 
Fig 2: Identifying Seal Between Exhaust Door Control Unit And NOx Reduction Catalytic Converter
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-- Insert the seal -2- with the angled tab -B- in the notch -A- on the NOx reduction or exhaust pipe with catalyst and particulate filter -1-.

-- Insert the exhaust door control unit -3- with the retaining tab -C- in the notch -A-.

Fig 3: Installed Position Of Clamp Between Exhaust Door Control Unit And NOx Reduction Catalytic Converter
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-- Install the new clamp so the clamping bolt is opposite the exhaust door control unit housing and the -45 +/- 10°- angle is maintained.

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