Overview - Muffler, Vehicles With Multi-Link Suspension, Golf Wagon: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Volkswagen Golf. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Muffler, Vehicles With Multi-Link Suspension, Golf Wagon Components

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Muffler
- FWD vehicles
- Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
- Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Disconnecting. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .
Retaining Loop
- Replace if damaged
Mount
- Replace if damaged
- Mounting, aligning. Refer to Mounting, Aligning .
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Clamping Sleeve
- Before tightening, align the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
- Tighten threaded connections evenly.
Muffler
- AWD vehicles
- Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
- Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Disconnecting. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .