Muffler And Mounts Overview

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Fig 1: Identifying Muffler And Mounts Overview

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

from the Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter
Bolt
- 26 Nm
- Always replace.
- For attaching the fuel tank.
Suspended Mount
Bolt
- 23 Nm
Center Muffler
- Factory installed with the rear muffler as one unit. If repair is necessary, replace separately.
- Install the exhaust system free of stress. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING .
- Separating the exhaust system, refer to MIDDLE AND REAR MUFFLERS, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING .
Retaining Loop
- Replace if damaged.
Rear Muffler
- Original equipment as one unit with the center muffler. If repair is necessary, replace separately.
- Install the exhaust system free of stress. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING .
- Separating the exhaust system. Refer to MIDDLE AND REAR MUFFLERS, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING .
Nut
- 23 Nm
Repair Clamp
- For individual replacement of the center and rear mufflers.
- Installed location, refer to MIDDLE AND REAR MUFFLERS, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING .
- Tighten the nuts evenly.
Suspended Mount
- Replace if damaged.
Bolt
- 23 Nm
Nut
- 20 Nm
Rear Crossmember
Front Muffler
- From MY 06.