Overview - Muffler, AUDI Q5

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Muffler, Audi Q5

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1. Rear Muffler
   • Original equipment one unit with the center muffler. If a repair is required replace each separately
   • Separating point. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .
   • Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
2. Bolt
   • 23 Nm
3. Mount
   • Replace if damaged
   • Replace after removing from the muffler
   • Check the pretension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
4. Center Muffler
   • Original equipment as one unit with rear mufflers. If a repair is required replace each separately
   • Separating point. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .
   • Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
5. Bolt
   • 23 Nm
6. Bracket
7. Retaining Loop
   • Replace if damaged
   • Replace after removing from the bracket or the muffler
   • Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
8. Front Muffler
   • With coupling:
     • Do not bend more than 10°
     • Do not load on cable
     • Do not damage wire mesh at decoupling element
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to FRONT MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
9. Seal
   • Replace after removing
10. Nut
    • Quantity: 3
    • Replace after removing
    • 23 Nm
11. Mount
    • Replace if damaged
    • Replace after removing from the muffler
    • Check the pretension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
12. Bolt
    • 23 Nm
13. Front Clamping Sleeve
    • Before tightening, align the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
    • Installation position. Refer to the appropriate Service Information. .
    • Tighten the threaded connections equally to 23 Nm.
14. Retaining Loop
    • Replace if damaged
    • Replace after removing from the bracket or the muffler
    • Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
15. Rear Clamping Sleeve
    • Before tightening, align the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
    • Installation position. Refer to Fig 3.
    • Tighten the threaded connections equally to 23 Nm.
16. Mount
    • Replace if damaged
    • Replace after removing from the muffler
    • Check the pretension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
17. Bolt
    • 23 Nm

Threaded Connection - Front Muffler, Vehicle without Particulate Filter

Fig 2: Threaded Connection - Front Muffler, Vehicle without Particulate Filter

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1. Nuts - 25 Nm
2. Nut - 25 Nm
3. Bolt - 20 Nm

Rear clamping sleeve - installation position

Fig 3: Clamping Sleeve Installation Position

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-- Install the clamping sleeve in the position shown.

• Threaded connections are to the left.
• Nuts downward.
• Threaded connections must not protrude out over the lower edge of the clamping sleeve -arrow-.