Removal and Replacement

Muffler With Mountings, Assembly Overview







1. Exhaust tailpipe
2. Rear muffler
- As standard, centre and rear mufflers are installed as a single component. If repairs are necessary, the center and rear mufflers are supplied individually and include a double clamp for connecting.
- If repairing, align rear muffler free of tension
3. Suspended mount
- Installed location
- Replace if damaged
4. 25 Nm
5. Exhaust tailpipe
6. Separating point
- For repairs
- Identified on exhaust pipe by an impression
- As standard, centre and rear mufflers are installed as a single component. If repairs are necessary, the center and rear mufflers are supplied individually and include a double clamp for connecting.
- Cut through connecting pipe at right angles at the separating point using body repair saw V.A.G 1523A.
- Notches to left and right of separating points must be visible following installation of double clamp.
7. Suspended mount
- Installed location
- Replace if damaged
8. 25 Nm
9. Suspended mount
- Installed location
10. Double clamp
- Must be slid to its center onto front exhaust pipe.
- Note installed position: Screw tips must not project beyond the lower edge of the clamp.
11. Suspended mount
- Installed location
12. Double clamp, 40 Nm
- Must be slid to its center onto front exhaust pipe.
13. To exhaust manifold
14. Center muffler
- As standard, centre and rear mufflers are installed as a single component. If repairs are necessary, the center and rear mufflers are supplied individually and include a double clamp for connecting.
15. Double clamp
- For repairs
- Installed location







Installation position of double clamps in direction of travel
- The end of the bolt - 1 - must not project beyond lower edge of clamp.
- The angle - 2 - should be 10 degrees +5 degrees.







Aligning exhaust system
- Exhaust system cold

- Press exhaust system in direction of travel - 1 - and tighten double clamp so far that dimension - a - is attained at the supports. Center muffler Dimension - a - = 10mm, Rear muffler: Dimension - a - = 15mm