Center and rear muffler, separating

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A separating point has been provided in the connecting pipe for individual replacement of the center or rear muffler.
Separating point is marked by a depression around the circumference of the exhaust pipe.

Special tools and equipment

Fig 1: Identifying Body Repair Saw V.A.G 1523 A

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VAG1523A Body repair saw
Protective glasses

NOTE:

An All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle is shown in the illustrations.
For vehicles with Front Wheel Drive (FWD), the work steps are the same as for vehicles with All Wheel Drive (AWD).

Work sequence

WARNING:

Wear protective glasses.

Fig 2: Using VAG1523 A Saw To Cut Exhaust Pipes At Separating Point At Right Angle

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Using VAG1523 A saw, cut exhaust pipes at separating point (arrow) at a right angle.

NOTE: Separating point is the middle one of the 3 depressions on the exhaust pipe.

Fig 3: Positioning Clamping Sleeves At Center On Separating Cut

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When installing, center double clamps -1- and -2- on separation cut.

Installed position of double clamps. See Figure

Install exhaust system free of stress. Refer to Exhaust system, aligning free of stress (vehicles with front wheel drive) and Exhaust system, aligning free of stress (vehicles with all wheel drive) .
Align rear muffler horizontally.
Tighten double clamp bolts uniformly to 40 Nm.