Muffler, Removing And Installing, AUDI A3 From My 2021/Q2 From My 2016/AUDI Q3 From My 2019/TT From My 2015: Removing

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-- Remove the rear tunnel brace. Refer to Repair Information .

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CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to flying soot particles.

Irritation and injury to skin and eyes possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Wear safety gloves.

-- Loosen the clamping sleeve -arrow- and push it toward the rear.

-- Tie up the catalytic converter.

Audi A3 from MY 2021 with FWD/TT from MY 2015:

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-- Disengage the mounting -2- from the exhaust system rear section.

CAUTION:

Risk of accident due to the heavy weight of the muffler.

- A second technician is required for the following work steps.

-- Remove the bolts -3- left and right as well as bolt -4- and remove the muffler -1-.

Audi A3 from MY 2021/Q2 from MY 2016 with AWD

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-- Disengage the mounting -3- from the exhaust system rear section.

CAUTION:

Risk of accident due to the heavy weight of the muffler.

- A second technician is required for the following work steps.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and then remove the muffler.

Audi Q3 from MY 2019 with AWD:

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CAUTION:

Risk of accident due to the heavy weight of the muffler.

- A second technician is required for the following work steps.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and then remove the muffler.