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Checking exhaust system for leaks > < Removing and installing catalytic converters

A3 Mk2

Stress-free alignment of exhaust system
Stress-free alignment of exhaust system
Procedure
l  The exhaust system must be aligned when it is cool.
l  Tightening torques → Chapter „Silencers - exploded view“
   
–  Loosen bolt connections for clamp.
–  Push rear silencer towards front of vehicle -arrow- so that rubber mounting (left-side) on rear silencer is preloaded by -a- = 11 ... 13 mm.
  A26-10448
–  Install clamps so that ends of bolts do not protrude beyond bottom of clamps.
l  Bolt connections facing towards right
  A26-10073

Checking exhaust system for leaks > < Removing and installing catalytic converters