Mufflers With Mounts - II

Muffler With Mountings







1. From catalytic converter
2. Double clamp
- Observe installed position, see Fig. 1
3. 25 Nm
4. Mounting
- Observe installed position, see Fig. 2
5. Forward muffler
- Aligning, see Fig. 4
6. Separating point
- For repairing
- As standard, pre-exhaust pipe and rear mufflers are installed as a single component. For repairs, front exhaust pipe and rear muffler are supplied individually with a double clamp for connecting together.
- Cut through connecting pipe with body saw, e.g. V.A.G 1523, at right angles at separating point, see Fig. 3
7. 20 Nm
8. Mounting
9. Muffler
10. Mounting
- With retaining ring
11. Tunnel bridge
12. 40 Nm

Fig. 1 Checking installation position of double clamp







- Position double clamp with approx. 5 mm clearance to appropriate marking.
- Marking A (arrow -1-) for vehicles with an automatic transmission.
- Marking S (arrow -2-) for vehicles with a manual transmission.

Fig. 2 Installation position of mounting







Angled side on base of mounting (arrow) points forward.

Fig. 3 Separating point on exhaust pipe







- Separate exhaust pipe at right angles at separating point (arrow -2-).
- Position repair double clamp -4- on side markings (arrows -1- and -3-) to install.

Tightening torque 40 Nm

Fig. 4 Aligning front muffler free of stress







The mounting pins on the front muffler must run parallel with the tunnel bridge (dimension -x- on left and right the same).