FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Center Muffler and Rear Muffler, Separating






Center Muffler and Rear Muffler, Separating

A separating point has been provided in the connecting pipe for individual replacement of the center or rear muffler

The separating point is marked by a depression around the circumference of the exhaust pipe.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Chain Pipe Cutter (VAS 6254)

Procedure






Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Muffler Overview ] Muffler Overview.

Audi A5 Cabriolet

- Remove diagonal braces.

All Vehicles






- Separate the exhaust pipes at a right angle at the separating points - arrows - using the (VAS 6254).

- When installing, position the clamping sleeves - arrows - on the center of the separating point






- Install double clamps so that the bolt ends do not project over lower edge of double clamp.






Installed position: Threaded connections point forward.

- Install exhaust system free of stress, refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Removal and Replacement.

- Install diagonal braces.