Overview - Muffler, Multi-Link Suspension, Cabriolet
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- Rear Muffler
- Removing and installing, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
- Removing and installing, refer to REAR MUFFLER, MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION .
- Bolt
- 25 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Bolts
- Rear tension struts to multi-link suspension
- Refer to Subframe Overview .
- 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 VAG1523A or Chain Pipe Cutter VAS6254, refer to CLAMPING SLEEVE LOCATIONS .
- Tension Struts
- To multi-link suspension
- Removing and Installing, refer to Subframe Overview .
- Bolts
- Front tension struts to body
- Refer to Subframe Overview .
- Bolt
- 25 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Front tensioning strap to body
- Center muffler bracket to body
- Center Muffler
- Removing and installing, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
- Clamping Sleeve
- Removing and installing, refer to CLAMPING SLEEVE LOCATIONS .
- Bolt
- 25 Nm
- Replace after removing
- Exhaust system bracket to body
- Nuts
- Tunnel bridge
- Refer to Underbody Panels Overview .
- Rear Tunnel Bridge
- To remove and install, refer to Underbody Panels Overview .
- Mounting Strap
- Fuel tank to body
- Bracket
- Replace if damaged
- Bracket
- Replace if damaged