Exhaust System, Checking For Leaks: Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Start the engine and let it run at idle.

-- Seal the tail pipes with cloths or plugs during the leakage test.

-- Check for leaks where the exhaust manifold attaches to the cylinder head and where the turbocharger attaches to the front exhaust pipe.

-- Repair detected leaks.