Overview - Muffler, Twist Beam Suspension

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Fig 1: Identifying Muffler, Twist Beam Suspension Components Overview

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Rear Muffler
- Removing and installing, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
- Removing and installing, refer to REAR MUFFLER, TWIST BEAM SUSPENSION .
Bolt
- 25 Nm
- Replace after removing
Separating Point
- Separating location for repairing
- Identified on exhaust pipe by an impression
- Cut the exhaust pipe at a right angle at the separating point using the Body Saw VAG 1523A or Chain Pipe Cutter VAS 6254, refer to CLAMPING SLEEVE LOCATIONS .
Center Muffler
- Removing and installing, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
Bolt
- 25 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Exhaust system bracket to body
Bolt
- 25 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Front tensioning strap to body
- Center muffler bracket to body
Rear Tunnel Bridge
- To remove and install, refer to UNDERBODY PANELS OVERVIEW .
Nuts
- Tunnel bridge
- Refer to UNDERBODY PANELS OVERVIEW .
Clamping Sleeve
- Removing and installing, refer to CLAMPING SLEEVE LOCATIONS .
Mounting Strap
- Fuel tank to body
Bracket
- Replace if damaged
Bracket
- Replace if damaged
- Exhaust system to body