Exhaust System, Separating and Connecting

Exhaust System, 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 (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

• Engine must be cold.

Separating


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

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






Connecting

- Position the repair clamp sleeve on the side marks - arrow 1 and 3 - when installing.

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






• Threaded the connection points toward the right.

• Tighten the threaded connections evenly.

• Tightening specifications: 23 Nm

Tail Pipe, Aligning






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