Muffler with mounts for vehicles with all-wheel drive

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