A4 Sedan V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)
1. 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.)
2. From TWC
3. Carriage bolts
4. Double clamps
5. 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
6. Mounts
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With retaining ring
7. Center muffler
8. Bracket
9. Mount
10. Rear muffler
11. Double clamp (for repair)
12. Separating point
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At factory, center and rear mufflers are installed as single component. Replacement center and rear mufflers are supplied separately, with
double clamp for connecting joint
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Cutting through at separating point refer to Fig. 1
13. To front mufflers
Fig. 1 Separating point between front and rear mufflers
Cutting
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Using VAG1523 body saw, cut through connecting pipe between center muffler and rear muffler at groove.
Distance -a-: approximately 182 mm (7 inch).