Passat Sedan 4Motion W8-40L (BDP) Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger Service
Exhaust Pipe/Muffler Hanger: Service and Repair
Mufflers with mounts
1
40 Nm
2
from front exhaust pipe
3
Carriage bolt
4
Double clamp
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Installation position Fig. 2
5
25 Nm
6
Suspended mount
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With retainer ring
7
Center muffler
8
Replacement double clamp
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Installation position Fig. 3
9
Separating point
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At factory, center and rear mufflers are installed as a single component. Replacement center and rear mufflers are supplied separately, with
double clamp for connecting joint.
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Using VAG1523 body repair saw, cut connecting pipe at separating point (arrow) at right angle Fig. 1
10
Right rear muffler
11
Suspended mount
12
Bracket
13
Left rear muffler
14
25 Nm
15
Connecting piece
Fig. 1 Separating point between center and rear muffler