Muffler with mounts for vehicles with all-wheel drive

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Fig 1: Identifying Muffler Components With Mounts (AWD)

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter

2 - Limit stop

For double clamps

3 - Double clamp

4 - 25 Nm

5 - Connection support

6 - Retaining ring

Replace if damaged

7 - Front muffler

8 - Separating point

For repairs
Identified on exhaust pipe by an impression
At factory, front and rear mufflers are installed as a single component. Replacement front and rear mufflers are supplied separately, with replacement double clamp for connecting joint.
Cut through exhaust pipe with body repair saw V.A.G 1523A at right angles at separating point

9 - Rear muffler

10 - Suspended mount

With retaining ring

11 - Repair double clamp

12 - 40 Nm