Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) SFI (1997)
Heat Shield: Service and Repair
LEGEND
1
Mount
2
Bolt
3
Center Muffler
4
Mount
5
Rear Muffler
6
Nut
7
Clamp
8
Marking
9
Front Separating Point
10
Rear Separating Point
11
Dimension -b- approx. 5 mm (0.20 inch)
12
Marking
13
Dimension -a- approx. 5 mm (0.20 inch)
14
Repair Connecting Pipe
15
Sheet Metal Nut
16
Heat Shield
17
From Three Way Catalyst (TWC)
18
Double Clamp
19
Front Muffler
NOTE:
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During removal and installation procedures, refer to the component location illustration above and component notes below.
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After repairs be sure that the exhaust system is not under tension and that there is sufficient clearance between the exhaust system and the body.
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If necessary, loosen all clamps and align muffler and exhaust pipes for sufficient clearance and even load distribution at all mounting rings.
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Always replace self-locking nuts.
COMPONENT NOTES
Mount (1)
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Note installed position.
Bolt (2)
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Tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).