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Assembly overview - silencers with mountings

1 -

23 Nm

2 -

Mounting

3 -

Mounting

4 -	Separating point

q	Marked by impressions on connecting pipe.

q	During production, front and rear silencers are installed as a single component. In case of repair, the front and rear silencers are supplied individually along with a double clamp.

q	Cut through connecting pipe at right angles at separating point using pneumatic sabre saw -V.A.G 1523A- → Fig.

5 -	Exhaust pipe with rear silencer

q	Note installation position.

Separating point on exhaust pipe

WARNING

To avoid injury from metal shavings, wear eye protection and protective clothing.

–	Separate exhaust pipe at right angles at separating point -arrow 2-.

–	Position repair double clamp -4- between side markings -arrows 1 and 3- when installing. Specified torque: 25 Nm.

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