Mufflers With Mounts

Mufflers With Mounts (vehicles With Engine Code BEW)







1 - From Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
2 - Double clamp
- Note installed position, Fig 1
3 - 25 Nm
4 - Support ring
- Note installed position, Fig 2
5 - Separating point
- For repairs
- Marked by three depressions around circumference of exhaust pipe
- At factory, exhaust pipe and rear mufflers are installed as a single component. Replacement exhaust pipe and rear muffler are supplied separately, with replacement double clamp for connecting joint.
- Using e.g. V.A.G 1523 body repair saw, cut exhaust pipe at separating point at right angle, Fig. 3
6 - Bracket
- With mount
7 - Rear muffler
- Install muffler free of tension, Fig. 4
8 - Support ring
- With retainer ring
9 - 20 Nm
10 - Tunnel bridge
11 - 40 Nm







Fig. 1 Installation position of double clamp

Work procedure
- Position double clamp with approx. 5 mm gap to marking A (arrow -1-).

NOTE:
- Marking "A" (arrow - 1 -) is valid for vehicles with manual and automatic transmission.
- Marking "S" (arrow - 2 -) does not apply to this vehicle.







Fig. 2 Installation position of muffler suspension

Work procedure
- Angled side at foot of suspension (arrow) faces front of vehicle.







Fig. 3 Separation point at exhaust pipe

Recommended special tools and equipment
- Body saw, e.g. VAG1523

Work procedure
- Separate exhaust pipe at right angle to separation point (arrow - 2 -).
- Position repair double clamp - 4 - at the edge markings (arrows - 1 - and - 3 -) when installing.

Tightening torque 40 Nm







Fig. 4 Installing muffler free of tension

Work procedure
- Mounting bolt at exhaust pipe must be parallel to tunnel bridge (dimension - x - same at left and right).