GTI V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) (1996)
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If necessary, loosen all clamps and align muffler and exhaust pipes for sufficient clearance and even load distribution at all mounting rings.
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Always replace self-locking nuts.
COMPONENT NOTES
CO Tap Tube Nuts (2)
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Tighten to: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
Connector 4-Pin (4)
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For H02S.
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Secured to right rear assembly mounting.
H2OS (6)
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Tighten to: 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
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Apply anti-seize "G5", or equivalent, to threads only.
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Anti-seize must NOT get into slots on probe body.
Nuts, 8 mm Or 10 mm (7)
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Always replace.
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Tightening torques:
8 mm: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
10 mm: 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
Dimension -c- (12)
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Approx. 10 mm (0.39 inch).
Marking (13)
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For double clamp.
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Three places on circumference.
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Distance from double clamp to marking - dimension -a-, item -18-.
Separation Point (14)
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For repair of individual parts.
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When replacing the center silencer item -9-.
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Three places on circumference of connecting pipe.
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In production center and rear silencers are one unit.
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For repair, center and rear silencers are supplied individually, with a double clamp for connection.
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Cut through connecting pipe at right angle to pipe, at separation point, using body saw, VAG 1523 or equivalent.
Dimension -b - (15)
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Approx. 5 mm (0.20 inch).
Marking (16)
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Three places on circumference.
Marking (17)
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Three places on circumference.
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"S" = Manual transmission.
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"A" = Automatic transmission.
Dimension -a- (18)
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Approx. 5 mm (0.20 inch).
Mounting (1)
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Note installation position.
Gasket (25)
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2 piece.
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Always replace.
Gasket (27)
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2 piece.
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Always replace.