Exhaust System, Checking For Leaks
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Test Sequence
-- Start the engine and let run at idle.
-- Seal the tailpipes, for example, with a cloth or plug, for the duration of the leak test.
-- Check the connections in the exhaust system for leaks by listening.
-- Repair detected leaks.