Exhaust System, Separating and Connecting

Exhaust System, Separating and Connecting

• A separating point has been provided in the connecting pipe for removing and installing and individual replacement of the center or rear muffler.

• The separating point is marked by a depression around the circumference of the exhaust pipe.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Body Repair Saw (V.A.G 1523 A) or

• Chain Pipe Cutter (VAS 6254)

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

• Protective Eyewear

• Protective Clothing

Conditions

• The engine must be cold.

Separating


To prevent injuries from metal shavings, wear protective goggles and protective clothing.

- Cut the exhaust pipe at a right angle at the separation point - arrow 2 - using for example, the body repair saw (V.A.G 1523 A) or the chain pipe cutter (VAS 6254).






Joining

- During installation, position the repair clamping sleeve. Refer to => [ Clamping Sleeve Locations ] Procedures.

- When installing the clamping sleeve, ensure that the bolt end - arrow - does not project beyond the lower edge of the clamping sleeve:






• The threaded connection points toward the right.

• Tighten the nuts evenly.

• Tightening specification, refer to => [ Clamping Sleeve Locations ] Procedures.

Tail Pipe, Aligning






- Align the rear muffler so that the distance - a - between the bumper cut out and tail pipe is uniform on the left and right sides.