Removal And Installation: Muffler

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Ring Spanner 7-Piece Set 3337
Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm V.A.G 1331
Body Saw V.A.G 1523 A
Hot Bolt Paste G 052 118 A3

Separating

NOTE:

After exhaust system repairs, make sure exhaust system is not under stress and that it has sufficient clearance from the bodywork. If necessary, loosen clamp(s) and align exhaust pipe so that sufficient clearance is maintained to the bodywork and support rings carry uniform loads.

Gaskets and self-locking nuts must be replaced.

A separating point has been provided in the connecting pipe for individual replacement of the center or rear muffler.
The separating point is marked by depressions around the circumference of the exhaust pipe.

-- Observe safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Follow repair instructions. Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION .

-- Cut exhaust pipe at separation point -arrow 1- for example using Body Saw VAS 6780 at a right angle.

Fig 1: Identifying Separating Point

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Joining

NOTE:

A second technician is required to tighten the repair-clamp.

-- Secure the center muffler in the mountings. The front clamp remains loosely placed on the pipes.

-- Align the rear muffler horizontally and hold it in this position.

-- Position the repair clamps on the side markings and tighten them to 25 Nm.

Fig 2: Identifying Separating Point

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Align the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .