Exhaust System, Separating And Connecting

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NOTE:

A separating point has been provided in the connecting pipe for removing, installing and individual replacement of the center or rear muffler.

The separating point is marked by depressions around the circumference of the exhaust pipe.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Body Repair Saw V.A.G 1523 A or
Chain Pipe Cutter VAS 6254
Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
Protective Eyewear
Protective Clothing

Conditions

Engine must be cold.

Separating

WARNING:

To prevent injuries from metal shavings, wear protective goggles and protective clothing.

-- Cut the exhaust pipe at the separation point -arrow 2- using the body repair saw V.A.G 1523 A or chain pipe cutter VAS 6254 for example, at a right angle.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Separation Point

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Connecting

-- Position the repair clamp sleeve on the side marks -arrow 1 and 3- when installing.

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

Fig 2: Clamping Sleeve Location

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Threaded the connection points toward the right.
Tighten the threaded connections evenly.
Tightening specifications: 23 Nm

Tail Pipe, Aligning

Fig 3: Aligning Exhaust System

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-- Align the rear muffler so that the distance -a- between bumper cut-out and tail pipes is uniform on left and right.