Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Note:

Align the exhaust system longitudinally so that the dimensions -a-, -b- and -c- are maintained.

• From catalyst
• 25 Nm
• Double clamp
• Centre and rear silencer
• ◆ In cases of repair renew individually
• ◆ Removing and installing:
• ‒ Cut through connecting pipe with body saw e.g. V.A.G 1523 at right angles at the separating point, Item 10.
• ‒ Join front and rear silencer with a repair double clamp, Item 11 .

• Support ring
• Mounting
• 25 Nm
• Dimension -c- = at least 10 mm
• Marking
• ◆ For repair double clamp
• ◆ Three times on circumference
• Separating point
• Repair double clamp
• Dimension -b- = approx. 10 mm
• ◆ Pre-loading the support rings on centre silencer
• To centre and rear silencer
• Dimension-a- = approx. 5 mm
• Marking
• ◆ Two times on circumference of catalyst pipe