Muffler and Mounts

Muffler and Mounts






1 Double Clamp

M8 threads:

• Tighten evenly to 25 Nm.

M10 threads:

• Tighten evenly to 40 Nm.

2 Center Muffler

3 Suspended Mount

4 Bolt

• 25 Nm

5 Rear Muffler

• As standard, the center and rear mufflers are installed as a single component. In cases of repair, the center and rear muffler are supplied individually and with a double clamp for connecting.

• Cut through the connecting pipe using the body repair saw (V.A.G 1523A) at a right angle at the separating point. Refer to => [ Separating Points between the Center and Rear Mufflers ].

6 Tailpipe

• Align in the bumper cutout.

7 Clamp

• Tighten to 60 Nm.

• Note the installed position.

8 Dimension - a - = approximately 10 mm

• Exhaust system must be cold.

• Arrow points in the direction of travel.

9 Repair Double Clamp

• Double clamp viewed in the direction of travel.

• Note the installed position.

10 Repair Double Clamp

• Double clamp viewed in the direction of travel.

• Note the installed position.

11 Dimension - a - = approximately 4 mm

• Exhaust system must be cold.

• Arrow points in the direction of travel.

12 Double Clamp

• Bolt heads must point toward the transmission.

• Note the installed position.

13 Suspended Mount

Separating Points between the Center and Rear Mufflers





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Body Repair Saw (V.A.G 1523A)

Procedure

- Separate the connecting pipes at a right angle between the center and rear mufflers at the locations marked with a groove:

• Dimension - a - approximately 510 mm

• Dimension - b - approximately 535 mm