Overview - Muffler, AWD Vehicles: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Audi A3 and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Muffler, AWD Vehicles

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Bolt
- 20 Nm
Bracket
Retaining Loop
- Replace if damaged
Retaining Loop
- Replace if damaged
Rear Clamping Sleeve
- Before tightening, align the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
- Installation position. Refer to INSTALLATION POSITION FOR REAR CLAMPING SLEEVE .
- Tighten threaded connections evenly.
Nut
- 20 Nm
Center Muffler
- Original equipment as one unit with the rear muffler. If a repair is required replace each separately
- Removing and installing. Refer to MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Separating point. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .
- Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
Retaining Loop
- Replace if damaged
Bracket
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Retaining Loop
- Replace if damaged
Bracket
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Trim
- For the tail pipes
Rear Muffler
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information for the allocation.
- Vehicles with 2.0L engine: with Exhaust Door Control Unit -J883- /Exhaust Door Control Unit 2 -J945-
- Original equipment one unit with the center muffler. If a repair is required replace each separately
- Separating point. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .
- Rear Muffler, Removing and installing. Refer to MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Exhaust Door Control Unit, Removing and installing. Refer to Exhaust Door Control Unit -J883-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .