Center and Rear Mufflers

Center and rear mufflers, separating

For individual replacement of the center or rear muffler, a cutting point is marked on the connecting pipe.
The cutting point is marked with an indentation on the outside of the exhaust pipe.

Special tools and equipment





^ Body saw VAG 1523 A
^ Protective goggles





Vehicles with front wheel drive:
^ Cut exhaust pipe at right angles using body saw, e.g. V.A.G 1523 A, at position marked -arrow-.

WARNING! Wear protective goggles.

^ When installing, position clamp centrally over saw cut.





- Installation position of clamp -1-: Horizontally, bolted connections face rear left wheel Refer to, Fig. 2

^ Ensure exhaust system is aligned stress free.
^ Tighten bolted connections on clamp evenly to 40 Nm.





Vehicles with all-wheel drive:
^ Cut exhaust pipe at right angles using body saw, e.g. V.A.G 1523 A, at position marked -arrow-.

WARNING! Wear protective goggles.

^ When installing, position clamp centrally over saw cut.





- Installation position of clamp -1-: Horizontally, bolted connections face rear left wheel Refer to, Fig. 2
^ Ensure exhaust system is aligned stress free.
^ Tighten bolted connections on clamp evenly to 40 Nm.