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Muffler and Mounts







Muffler and Mounts






1 Suspended Mount

Right side, in driving direction.

2 Particulate Filter

See => [ (Item 11) Particulate Filter ] Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter and Particle Filter.

Right side, in driving direction

3 Double Clamp

Right side, in driving direction.

M8 threads:

Tighten evenly to 25 Nm.

M10 threads:

Tighten evenly to 40 Nm.

4 Particulate Filter

See => [ (Item 11) Particulate Filter ] Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter and Particle Filter.

Left side, in driving direction.

5 Double Clamp

Left side, in driving direction.

M8 threads:

Tighten evenly to 25 Nm.

M10 threads:

Tighten evenly to 40 Nm.

6 Bolt

25 Nm

7 Suspended Mount

Left side, in driving direction.

8 Repair Double Clamp

Left side, in driving direction.

M8 threads:

Tighten evenly to 25 Nm.

M10 threads:

Tighten evenly to 40 Nm.

9 Rear Muffler

10 Suspended Mount

Left side, in driving direction.

11 Tailpipe

Left side, in driving direction.

Align in the bumper cutout.

12 Dimension - a - = approximately 10 mm

Exhaust system must be cold.

Arrow points in the direction of travel.

13 Clamp

Tighten to 60 Nm.

Note the installed position.

14 Dimension - a - = approximately 4 mm

Exhaust system must be cold.

Arrow points in the direction of travel.

15 Tailpipe

Right side, in driving direction.

Align in the bumper cutout.

16 Repair Double Clamp

Double clamp viewed in the direction of travel.

Note the installed position.

17 Repair Double Clamp

Double clamp viewed in the direction of travel.

Note the installed position.

18 Double Clamp

Bolt heads must point toward the transmission.

Note the installed position.

19 Suspended Mount

Right side, in driving direction.

20 Repair Double Clamp

Right side, in driving direction.

M8 threads:

Tighten evenly to 25 Nm.

M10 threads:

Tighten evenly to 40 Nm

21 Separating Point

For repairs

Marked by two grooves around the circumference of the respective exhaust pipe.

At the factory, the exhaust pipe and rear mufflers are installed as a single component. Replacement exhaust pipes and rear mufflers are supplied separately, with a replacement double clamp for the connecting joint

Cut through the exhaust pipes using the body repair saw (V.A.G 1523A) at a right angle at the separating point.