Muffler Overview

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Fig 1: Muffler Overview

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Securing Strap
- For the fuel tank.
Suspended Mount
- Replace if damaged.
Bolt
- 23 Nm
- Always replace.
Retaining Loop
- Replace if damaged.
Center Muffler
- Originally a unit with the rear muffler.
- For repairs, replace each separately.
- Exhaust system, separating and connecting. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING .
- Align the exhaust system free of stress. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING .
- Exhaust system, checking for leaks. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .
Bolt/Nut
- 23 Nm
Suspended Mount
- Replace if damaged.
Rear Muffler
- Original equipment as one unit with the center muffler.
- For repairs, replace each separately.
- Exhaust system, separating and connecting. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING .
- Align the exhaust system free of stress. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING .
- Exhaust system, checking for leaks. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .
Nut
- 23 Nm
Repair Clamping Sleeve
- For replacing the center and rear mufflers and/or the exhaust pipe and rear muffler individually.
- Note the installed position, refer to Fig 2.
- Exhaust system, separating and connecting. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING .
- Align the exhaust system free of stress. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING .
- Tighten the nuts evenly.
Tunnel Bridge

Fig 2: Clamping Sleeve Location

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-- When installing the clamping sleeve, ensure that the bolt end -arrow- does not project beyond the lower edge of the clamping sleeve:

Threaded connection points toward the right.
Tighten the threaded connections equally to 23 Nm.

Fig 1: Muffler Overview

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Securing Strap
- For the fuel tank.
Suspended Mount
- Replace if damaged.
Bolt
- 23 Nm
- Always replace.
Retaining Loop
- Replace if damaged.
Exhaust Pipe
Bolt
23 Nm
Suspended Mount
- Replace if damaged.
Rear Muffler
- For repairs, replace each separately.
- Exhaust system, separating and connecting. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING .
- Align the exhaust system free of stress. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING .
- Exhaust system, checking for leaks. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, CHECKING FOR LEAKS .
Nut
23 Nm
Repair Clamping Sleeve
- For individual replacement of exhaust pipe and rear mufflers.
- Note the installed position, refer to Fig 2.
- Exhaust system, separating and connecting. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, SEPARATING AND CONNECTING .
- Align the exhaust system free of stress. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING .
- Tighten the nuts evenly
Tunnel Bridge

Fig 2: Clamping Sleeve Location

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- When installing the clamping sleeve, ensure that the bolt end -arrow- does not project beyond the lower edge of clamping sleeve:

Threaded connection points toward the right.
Tighten the threaded connections equally to 23 Nm.