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Mufflers With Mounts Assembly Overview



Mufflers With Mounts, Assembly Overview







1 - From catalytic converter
2 - Double clamp
- Note installation position
3 - 25 Nm
4 - Suspended mount
- Note installation position
5 - Front muffler
- Aligning
6 - Separating point
- For repairs
- At factory, front and rear mufflers are installed as a single component. Replacement front and rear mufflers are supplied separately for repairs, with double clamp for connecting the joint.
- Using chassis saw e.g. V.A.G 1523, cut at right angle through connecting pipe at separation point.
7 - 20 Nm
8 - Suspended mount
9 - Rear muffler
10 - Suspended mount
- With retaining ring
11 - Tunnel bridge
12 - 40 Nm







Installation position of double clamp
- Arrow - points in direction of travel.
- Align double clamp - 1 - to marking on catalytic converter - 2 -.
- - a - = 5 mm

Mounting bolts must not project beyond lower edge of double clamp.