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

This diagram lists 16 OEM part numbers for the Mk3 Golf. The first three are 1H0 253 701 G, 1H0 253 243 D and 1H0 253 270.

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 code AAA.

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: 17 Primary OEM: 1H0 253 701 G, 1H0 253 243 D, 1H0 253 270

Exhaust pipe catalytic converter front silencer for the Volkswagen Golf Mk3 (1997): factory exploded diagram 253075 from the Volkswagen ETKA parts catalogue, group 17 Exhaust system, listing 16 OEM part numbers across 17 catalogued positions including 1H0 253 701 G, 1H0 253 243 D and 1H0 253 270. Parts on this plate carry the engine code AAA. 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 16 OEM part numbers across 17 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 2.8 Ltr. 6-cylinder+AAA 2.8 Ltr.	—
-	Guard plate "J.."	1H0 253 701 G
-	Heat shieldfor catalyst	1H0 253 243 D
-	Clip nut	1H0 253 270
-	angled bracket 50 MM "J.." 50 MM	1H0 253 707 B
(1)	Exhaust pipe AAA AAA	1H0 253 087 R
(2)	Catalytic converter	1H0 131 701 TX
10	hot-bolt-paste 170 G 170 G	G 052 112 A3
3	Front silencer	1H0 253 209 F
4	dual clip 55 55	357 253 141 A
5	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 45 M 8 X 45	N 010 345 5
5	Hexagon bolt M 8 X 45 M 8 X 45	N 010 345 10
6	hexagon nut, self-locking M 8 M 8	N 022 146 4
7	Seal	1H0 253 115 C
8	Seal	357 253 115 D
9	hexagon nut, self-locking M 10 M 10	N 102 090 05
9	hexagon nut, self-locking M 10 M 10	N 900 876 02

From the Type 19 workshop

Volkswagen Golf Mk3 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 Mk3
Model years: 1997
Generation region: RDW
Generation code: 184
Engine codes on this plate: AAA
Factory group: 17 Exhaust system
Factory subgroup: 253075

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 16 OEM part numbers for the Mk3 Golf. The first three are 1H0 253 701 G, 1H0 253 243 D and 1H0 253 270.
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 code AAA.
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.