Clamping Sleeve Installation Position

-- Install the clamping sleeve in the position shown.

• The threaded connection -arrows- must not project over the lower edge of the clamping sleeve.
• The threaded connection points in the direction of travel to the right.

Installed Dimension of the Front Clamping Sleeve between the Front Exhaust Pipe and Muffler:

1 -  Clamping Sleeve

2 -  Exhaust Pipe

a -  Installed Dimension

A -  Exhaust System Marking

Installed dimension -a- for the clamping sleeve:

a -  8.5 mm

Installed Dimension of Clamping Sleeve Between the Mufflers:

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- When installing, position the clamping sleeve central to the side markings -arrows-.

Tightening Specification of the Clamping Sleeve

Variante A -

25 Nm

Variante B -

30 Nm

Tighten the threaded connections evenly.