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A4 Mk3

Stress-free alignment of exhaust system - vehicles with SCR catalytic converter
Stress-free alignment of exhaust system - vehicles with SCR catalytic converter
Procedure
l  The exhaust system must be aligned when it is cool.
l  Tightening torque → Chapter „Silencers - exploded view“
–  Loosen bolt connections for clamp.
   
–  Push rear silencer towards front of vehicle -arrow- so that rear mounting for rear silencer is preloaded by -a- = 11 ... 15 mm.
–  Align rear silencer so it is horizontal.
  A26-0101
–  Check clearance between tailpipes and bumper:
l  Dimension -x- (left-side) = dimension -x- (right-side)
–  Tighten bolt connections on rear clamps evenly.
  A26-10675

Checking exhaust system for leaks > < Stress-free alignment of exhaust system - vehicles without SCR catalytic converter