Front and Rear Mufflers, Separating and Connecting

Front and Rear Mufflers, Separating and Connecting

• A separating point has been provided in the connecting pipe for removing, installing and replacing the front 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 (V.A.G 1331) (not illustrated)

• Protective eyewear

• Protective clothing

Separating

Conditions

• Engine must be cold.

Procedure

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

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





Connecting

- Position the repair clamp sleeve on the side markings - 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:





• The threaded connection points toward the right.

• Tighten the threaded connections evenly.

• Tightening specifications, refer to --> [ item 9, 23 Nm ] Muffler Assembly Overview.

End Pipes, Aligning





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