Overview - Muffler

Vehicles with Torsion Beam Axle

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Muffler, Golf With 1.8L Engine

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1. Retaining Loop
   • Replace if damaged
2. Bolt
   • 20 Nm
3. Mount
   • Replace if damaged
4. Rear Muffler
   • Original equipment one unit with the center muffler. If a repair is required replace each separately
   • Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Disconnecting. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .
   • Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
   • Removing and installing. Refer to MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
5. Rear Clamping Sleeve
   • Tighten threaded connections evenly.
   • Before tightening, align the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
   • Installation position. Refer to Fig 3.
6. Nut
   • 30 Nm
7. Retaining Loop
   • Replace if damaged
8. Bolt
   • 20 Nm
9. Mount
   • Replace if damaged
10. Center Muffler
    • Factory-installed with rear muffler as one unit, to be replaced individually in the event of repairs.
    • Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Disconnecting. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .
    • Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
    • Removing and installing. Refer to MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Vehicles with Multi-Link Suspension

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Muffler, Golf Wagon

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1. Retaining Loop
   • Replace if damaged
2. Bolt
   • 20 Nm
3. Mount
   • Replace if damaged
4. Center Muffler
   • Factory-installed with rear muffler as one unit, to be replaced individually in the event of repairs.
   • Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Disconnecting. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .
   • Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
   • Removing and installing. Refer to MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
5. Retaining Loop
   • Replace if damaged
6. Mount
   • Replace if damaged
7. Bolt
   • 20 Nm
8. Rear Muffler
   • Factory-installed with center muffler as one unit, to be replaced individually in the event of repairs.
   • Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Disconnecting. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .
   • Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
   • Removing and installing. Refer to MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
9. Rear Clamping Sleeve
   • Tighten threaded connections evenly.
   • Before tightening, align the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
   • Installation position. Refer to Fig 3.
10. Nut
    • 30 Nm

Installation Position for Rear Clamping Sleeve

Fig 3: Installation Position for Rear Clamping Sleeve

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-- Install the clamping sleeve in the position shown.

• Angle -α- = approximately 20°.
• Threaded connectors faces the rear.
• The nuts are toward the top.