Muffler with mountings: Notes

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Fig 1: Muffler With Mountings

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1 - From catalytic converter

2 - Double clamp

Observe installed position. Refer to Checking installation position of double clamp

3 - 25 Nm

4 - Mounting

Observe installed position. Refer to Checking installation position of double clamp , Installation position of mounting

5 - Forward muffler

Aligning. Refer to Separating point on exhaust pipe and Muffler with mountings

6 - Separating point

For repairing
As standard, pre-exhaust pipe and rear mufflers are installed as a single component. For repairs, front exhaust pipe and rear muffler are supplied individually with a double clamp for connecting together.
Cut through connecting pipe with body saw, e.g. V.A.G 1523, at right angles at separating point. Refer to Separating point on exhaust pipe

7 - 20 Nm

8 - Mounting

9 - Muffler

10 - Mounting

With retaining ring

11 - Tunnel bridge

12 - 40 Nm