Muffler: Service and Repair

Middle and Rear Mufflers, Separating and Connecting

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

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

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Body repair saw (VAG 1523A) or

• Chain pipe cutter (VAS 6254)

• Torque wrench 5-50 Nm (VAG 1331)

• Protective eyewear

• Protective clothing

Separating

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

- Cut the exhaust pipe at the separation point - arrow -, for example, using a (VAG 1523A) or a (VAS 6254) at a right angle.





Connecting

- Position the clamping sleeve at the side markings when installing.

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





• Threaded connection points toward the right.

• Tighten the threaded connections equally to 25 Nm.

Tail Pipes, Aligning





- Align rear muffler so that the distance - a - between bumper cutout and tail pipes is uniform on left and right.