Overview - Muffler, Multi-Link Suspension, Convertible

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Muffler, Multi-Link Suspension, Cabriolet Components Overview

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Rear Muffler
- Removing and Installing. Refer to REAR MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION .
Bolt
- 25 Nm
- Replace after removing.
Bolts
- Rear tension struts to multi-link suspension
- Refer to TENSION STRUTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (CONVERTIBLE) CROSSBRACE .
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 INSTALLATION POSITION .
Tension Struts
- To multi-link suspension
- Removing and Installing. Refer to TENSION STRUTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (CONVERTIBLE) CROSSBRACE
Bolts
- Front tension struts to body
- Refer to TENSION STRUTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (CONVERTIBLE) CROSSBRACE .
Bolt
- 25 Nm
- Replace after removing.
- Front tensioning strap to body
- Center muffler bracket to body
Center Muffler
Clamping Sleeve
- Installation position. Refer to CLAMPING SLEEVE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Bolt
- 25 Nm
- Replace after removing.
- Exhaust system bracket to body
Nuts
- Tunnel Brace
- Refer to TUNNEL BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (CONVERTIBLE) .
Rear Tunnel Brace
- Removing and installing. Refer to TUNNEL BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (CONVERTIBLE) .
Mounting Strap
- Fuel tank to body
Bracket
- Replace if damaged
Bracket
- Replace if damaged