Which VW part numbers are on the exhaust pipe catalytic converter front silencer diagram for the Mk3 Golf?

This diagram lists 46 OEM part numbers for the Mk3 Golf. The first three are N 010 212 26, 1J0 253 243 N and 1H0 253 701 G.

Which Mk3 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?

This plate is from the Mk3 Golf 1997 generation (RDW). The parts on it carry the engine codes ABF, AEP, AEY, AFT, AGG, AKR and AKS.

Where is the complete Mk3 Golf factory parts catalogue?

The Mk3 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk3-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.

Exhaust pipe catalytic converter front silencer — Mk3 Golf Exhaust System (1997)

Factory title: Volkswagen Golf (1997 - 1998) - Exhaust manifolds

Generation: Mk3 1997 (RDW) Group: Exhaust system Parts: 48 Primary OEM: N 010 212 26, 1J0 253 243 N, 1H0 253 701 G

Exhaust pipe catalytic converter front silencer for the Volkswagen Golf Mk3 (1997): factory exploded diagram 253058 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 17 Exhaust system, listing 46 OEM part numbers across 48 catalogued positions including N 010 212 26, 1J0 253 243 N and 1H0 253 701 G. Parts on this plate carry the engine codes ABF, AEP, AEY, AFT, AGG, AKR and AKS. Published by Type 19 Specialists; the complete Mk3 Golf catalogue is in print as the Mk3 Golf Master Parts Catalogue.

Parts on this diagram

This Mk3 Golf plate lists 46 OEM part numbers across 48 numbered positions.

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 Catalytic converter Front silencer Intermediate pipe 1.6/2.0 Ltr. 4-cylinder+AFT,AGG,AEP,ABF,AKS,AKR 1.6/2.0 Ltr. ABFAEPAGGAKRAKS	—
-	Hexagon bolt only to be used for: M 6 X 121 H 0 131 089 CX AEP,AGG M 6 X 121 H 0 131 089 CX AEPAGG	N 010 212 26
-	Heat shield forcatalytic converter only to be used for: 1 H 0 131 089 CX AEP,AGG 1 H 0 131 089 CX AEPAGG	1J0 253 243 N
-	Guard plate ABF ABF	1H0 253 701 G
-	Heat shield forcatalytic converter only to be used for: 1 H 0 131 089 CX AEP,AGG 1 H 0 131 089 CX AEPAGG	1J0 253 243 N
-	Hexagon bolt only to be used for: M 6 X 121 H 0 131 089 CX AEP,AGG M 6 X 121 H 0 131 089 CX AEPAGG	N 010 212 26
-	angled bracket ABF ABF	1H0 253 707 B
(16)	Intermediate pipe ABF ABF	1H0 253 203 H
(2)	Exhaust pipe AFT,AKS AFTAKS	1H0 253 091 CM
(2)	Exhaust pipefor models with catalyst use if required: 1 H 0 131 089 CX 1 H 0 253 115 CN 010 247 8 N 900 850 01 AEP,AGG 1 H 0 131 089 CX 1 H 0 253 115 CN 010 247 8 N 900 850 01 AEPAGG	3A0 253 091 M
(2)	Exhaust pipefor models with catalyst use if required: 1 H 0 131 702 AX 1 H 0 253 115 CN 010 247 8 N 900 850 01 AEP,AGG 1 H 0 131 702 AX 1 H 0 253 115 CN 010 247 8 N 900 850 01 AEPAGG	357 253 091 N
(2)	Exhaust pipe AFT AFT	191 253 091 T
(2/4)	Exhaust pipe with catalyst use if required: 4 A 0 253 737 AN 013 830 2 ABF 4 A 0 253 737 AN 013 830 2 ABF	1H1 253 208 TX
(3)	Exhaust pipefor models with catalyst ABF,AGG ABFAGG	1H2 253 087 E
(3)	Exhaust pipefor models with catalyst ABF,AGG ABFAGG	1H2 253 087 B
(3)	Exhaust pipefor models with catalyst ABF,AGG ABFAGG	1H2 253 087 J
(3)	Exhaust pipe AFT AFT	1H2 253 087 G
(3)	Exhaust pipe AFT AFT	1H2 253 087 C
(4)	Catalytic converter use if required: 3 A 0 253 091 M 1 H 0 253 115 CN 010 247 8 N 900 850 01 ABFAEP,AGGAEP,AGG 3 A 0 253 091 M 1 H 0 253 115 CN 010 247 8 N 900 850 01 AGG	1H0 131 089 CX
(4)	Catalytic converterto use for: 1 H 0 131 701 BA AKS 1 H 0 131 701 BA AKS	1H0 131 089 BX
(4)	Catalytic converter ABFAEP,AGG AGG	1H0 131 702 AX
(4)	Catalytic converterto use for: 1 H 0 131 701 AQ AFT 1 H 0 131 701 AQ AFT	1H0 131 089 AX
(5)	Intermediate pipe AFT,AKS AFTAKS	1H0 253 203 E
(5)	Intermediate pipe AEP,AGG,AKR AEPAGGAKR	1H0 253 203 G
(6)	dual clip 50 AFT,AKS 50 AFTAKS	191 253 141 F
(6)	dual clip 55 AEP,ABF,AGG,AKR 55 ABFAEPAGGAKR	357 253 141 A
(7)	Seal AEP,AGGABF AEP	1H0 253 115 C
(7)	seal ring 60/60 AFT,AKS 60/60 AFTAKS	357 253 137 A
1	Not for this model	—
10	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 45 M 8 X 45	N 010 345 5
10	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 45 M 8 X 45	N 010 345 10
11	hexagon nut, self-locking M 8 M 8	N 022 146 4
12	flat round head bolt M 6 X 75 AFT,AEP,AGG M 6 X 75 AEPAFTAGG	N 100 168 01
13	Washer 6,4 X 18 X 1,6 AFT,AEP,AGG 6,4 X 18 X 1,6 AEPAFTAGG	N 011 666 15
14	hexagon nut, self-locking M 6 AFT,AEY,AEP,AGG M 6 AEPAEYAFTAGG	N 011 183 12
14	hexagon nut, self-locking M 6 AFT,AEY,AEP,AGG M 6 AEPAEYAFTAGG	N 011 183 11
15	Guard plate AFT,AEP,AGG AEPAFTAGG	357 253 701 P
17	hot-bolt-paste 170 G 170 G	G 052 112 A3
18	Heat shield Drive shaft ABF ABF	037 253 863
19	Console Heat shield ABF ABF	037 253 865
20	Hexagon bolt M 6 X 12 ABF M 6 X 12 ABF	N 010 212 26
21	Hex collared bolt M 10 X 40 ABF M 10 X 40 ABF	N 102 342 04
21	Hex collared bolt M 10 X 40 ABF M 10 X 40 ABF	N 100 596 04
4	Exhaust pipe with catalystto use for: 1 H 1 253 208 BL AKR 1 H 1 253 208 BL AKR	1H1 253 058 AX
4	Exhaust pipe with catalystto use for: 1 H 1 253 208 BD ABF 1 H 1 253 208 BD ABF	1H1 253 058 X
8	Seal	533 253 115 C
9	hexagon nut, self-locking M 10 M 10	N 900 876 02
9	hexagon nut, self-locking M 10 M 10	N 102 090 05

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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 Mk3
Model years: 1997
Generation region: RDW
Generation code: 184
Engine codes on this plate: ABF, AEP, AEY, AFT, AGG, AKR, AKS
Variant tags: petrol_8v_gti_or_gl
Factory group: 17 Exhaust system
Factory subgroup: 253058

Related factory diagrams

Other published exhaust system plates for the Mk3 Golf in this catalogue.

Exhaust pipe catalytic converter front silencer 1993 - 1996 · subgroup 253055
Exhaust pipe catalytic converter intermediate pipe 1993 - 1996 · subgroup 253058
Exhaust manifolds 1995 · subgroup 253030
Exhaust pipe catalytic converter front silencer 1995 · subgroup 253060
Exhaust manifolds 1997 · subgroup 253005
Exhaust manifolds 1997 · subgroup 253010
Exhaust manifolds 1997 · subgroup 253015
Exhaust manifolds 1997 · subgroup 253020

The complete Mk3 Golf parts catalogue in print

Questions about this diagram

Which VW part numbers are on the exhaust pipe catalytic converter front silencer diagram for the Mk3 Golf?: This diagram lists 46 OEM part numbers for the Mk3 Golf. The first three are N 010 212 26, 1J0 253 243 N and 1H0 253 701 G.
Which Mk3 Golf years and engines does this diagram cover?: This plate is from the Mk3 Golf 1997 generation (RDW). The parts on it carry the engine codes ABF, AEP, AEY, AFT, AGG, AKR and AKS.
Where is the complete Mk3 Golf factory parts catalogue?: The Mk3 Golf Master Parts Catalogue is available in print and as a PDF from Type 19 Specialists at /shop/library/catalogue-mk3-full/. It carries every plate in this catalogue, not just this one.