Exhaust Pipe/Muffler, Separating

Exhaust Pipe/Muffler, Separating

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

• The separating point is marked by a depression 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)

• Protective Eyewear

Procedure

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

- Cut through the exhaust pipe using for example, the body repair saw (V.A.G 1523 A) at right angles at the separating point.

• Separating points for the left - 1 - and right - 2 - exhaust pipes for both mufflers.






• The rear muffler installed depth (separating point) has a mark - arrows - on the center muffler exhaust pipe to identify it.

- Push the rear muffler - 3 - up to the mark - arrow - on the center muffler exhaust pipe - 1 -.






- Position the clamp - 2 - to dimension - a -.

1 Center muffler
2 Clamp
3 Rear muffler
a Dimension - a - approximately 5 mm

- Install the clamp so that the end of the bolt does not extend past the lower edge of the clamp.






- Align the exhaust system so that the distance - a - on the right and left is the same.






- Tighten the clamp to 40 Nm.