Exhaust System, Installing Without Tension: Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Perform the Following Work
-- Loosen the threaded connection on the front clamping sleeve -1-.
The -arrow- points in the direction of travel.
-- Position the front clamping sleeve so that the dimension -a- for the marking on the pipe -2- is 5 mm.
-- Tighten the front clamping sleeve hand-tight.
-- Push the exhaust system as far forward until the dimension -a- on the outer retaining loop of the front muffler is 9 to 11 mm.
The -arrow- points in the direction of travel.
-- Tighten the front clamping sleeve evenly in this position.