Which VW part numbers are on the exhaust pipe catalyst front diagram for the MK2 Golf?

This diagram lists 40 OEM part numbers for the MK2 Golf. The first three are 191 131 701 JX, 191 131 701 DX and 161 298 115.

Which MK2 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?

This plate is from the MK2 Golf 1988 generation (RDW). The parts on it carry the engine codes GX, MH, NZ, RF, RH and RP.

Where is the complete MK2 Golf factory parts catalogue?

The Mk2 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk2-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.

Exhaust pipe catalyst front — MK2 Golf Exhaust System (1988)

Factory title: Volkswagen Golf (1988) - Exhaust manifolds

Generation: MK2 1988 (RDW) Group: Exhaust system Parts: 44 Primary OEM: 191 131 701 JX, 191 131 701 DX, 161 298 115

Exhaust pipe catalyst front for the Volkswagen Golf Mk2 (1988): factory exploded diagram 71010 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 17 Exhaust system, listing 40 OEM part numbers across 44 catalogued positions including 191 131 701 JX, 191 131 701 DX and 161 298 115. Parts on this plate carry the engine codes GX, MH, NZ, RF, RH and RP. Published by Type 19 Specialists; the complete MK2 Golf catalogue is in print as the Mk2 Golf Master Parts Catalogue.

Parts on this diagram

This MK2 Golf plate lists 40 OEM part numbers across 44 numbered positions.

56 hotspots (partial)

Exploded view from the factory parts catalogue. Click a row in the parts table to highlight its position on this diagram. Click any position on the diagram to scroll to its row.

№	Description	Part number
	Exhaust pipe with catalystfor models with emissioncontrol system front 1.6/1.8 Ltr. PN,RF,RH,RP,RV,GX,"CH.":HM front 1.6/1.8 Ltr. RFRHRPGX	—
	Exhaust pipe with catalystfor models with emissioncontrol system front 1.3 ltr. NZ,MH,NU front 1.3 ltr. NZMH	—
	Exhaust pipe with catalyst NZ,MH,NU,PN,HM,RF,RH,RP,RV,GX,"CH.":HM NZMHRFRHRPGX	—
(15)	Catalytic converter MH,NU MH	191 131 701 JX
(15)	Catalytic converter NZ NZ	191 131 701 DX
(15)	Catalytic converterfor vehicles with retro fittedlambda regulated exhaustemission system(conversion : 01/90 >> 12/95 ) MH MH	191 131 701 DX
(20)	1 set of slip ring with clampsprings for front exhaust pipe	161 298 115
(26)	Catalytic converter	191 131 701 HX
1	Exhaust pipe(long-life version)	191 253 091 AF
1	Exhaust pipe(long-life version)	1H0 253 091 AA
10	Washer A 8,4 A 8,4	N 011 525 13
10	Washer 8,4 X 16 X 1,6 8,4 X 16 X 1,6	N 011 525 27
11	hexagon nut, self-locking M 8 M 8	N 022 146 4
12	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 55 M 8 X 55	N 010 352 10
13	hexagon nut, self-locking M 8 M 8	N 022 146 4
14	seal ring 50/45/42 50/45/42	357 253 137
15	Catalytic converter NZ NZ	191 131 701 D
16	Hexagon bolt F >> ..-JW 640 000F >> 19-JB 200 000 M 8 X 42 M 8 X 42	N 010 353 3
16A	Threaded pin F ..-JW 640 001>>F 19-JB 200 001>> M 8 X 45 M 8 X 45	N 014 469 1
17	hexagon nut, self-locking F >> ..-JW 640 000F >> 19-JB 200 000 M 8 M 8	N 022 146 4
17A	Washer F ..-JW 640 001>>F 19-JB 200 001>> 8,4 X 21 X 2 8,4 X 21 X 2	N 900 577 01
17B	Hexagon collar nutself-locking F ..-JW 640 000>>F 19-JB 200 000>> M 8 M 8	N 902 002 01
18	Exhaust pipe(long-life version)	191 253 091 AP
19	Clamp spring	161 253 111
2	Seal	036 253 115 A
21	No longer available	—
21	Guard plate	191 253 701 Q
22	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 75 M 6 X 75	N 010 311 4
23	Washer B 6,1 X 18 X 2 B 6,1 X 18 X 2	N 011 666 10
23	Washer 6,4 X 18 X 1,6 6,4 X 18 X 1,6	N 011 666 15
24	hexagon nut, self-locking M 6 M 6	N 011 183 12
24	hexagon nut, self-locking M 6 M 6	N 011 183 11
25	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 15 M 6 X 15	N 010 215 27
27	seal ring 50/45/42 50/45/42	357 253 137
28	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 42 M 8 X 42	N 010 353 3
29	hexagon nut, self-locking M 8 M 8	N 022 146 4
3	hexagon nut, self-locking M 8 M 8	N 022 146 4
4	Rubber bush	823 253 149 A
5	strap	191 253 197 A
6	Spacer pipe	431 253 205 B
7	Washer 8,4 X 33 X 2 8,4 X 33 X 2	N 904 772 01
8	Bracket	861 253 253
9	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 30 M 8 X 30	N 010 244 16
9	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 30 M 8 X 30	N 010 244 21

From the Type 19 workshop

Volkswagen Golf Mk2 work in the Type 19 workshop — the same cars these exhaust system diagrams are drawn from.

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Fitment and applicability

What this plate covers, as the factory catalogue records it — nothing here is inferred from the part names.

Vehicle: Volkswagen Golf Mk2
Model years: 1988
Generation region: RDW
Generation code: 077
Engine codes on this plate: GX, MH, NZ, RF, RH, RP
Variant tags: petrol_8v_base, petrol_8v_gti, petrol_8v_gti_or_gl
Factory group: 17 Exhaust system
Factory subgroup: 71010

Related factory diagrams

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The complete MK2 Golf parts catalogue in print

Questions about this diagram

Which VW part numbers are on the exhaust pipe catalyst front diagram for the MK2 Golf?: This diagram lists 40 OEM part numbers for the MK2 Golf. The first three are 191 131 701 JX, 191 131 701 DX and 161 298 115.
Which MK2 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?: This plate is from the MK2 Golf 1988 generation (RDW). The parts on it carry the engine codes GX, MH, NZ, RF, RH and RP.
Where is the complete MK2 Golf factory parts catalogue?: The Mk2 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk2-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.