New Beetle L4-2.0L (BEV) (2004)
Muffler: Service and Repair
Muffler, Removing and Installing
Muffler, removing and installing
Special tools, equipment, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items required
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VAG1331 Torque wrench (5...50 Nm)
Removing
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Remove engine cover.
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Unscrew wiper arms (M8 hex nuts = 20 Nm).
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Remove plenum chamber cover (outer) and plenum chamber sealing part.
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Remove intake manifold upper part.
Note: Seal the intake ports in the intake manifold lower part with clean cloths.
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Pull pressure and vacuum hoses off combination valve.
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Remove connecting pipe between combination valve and exhaust manifold.
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Remove insulation tray.
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Remove right hand inner constant velocity joint protective cover from engine if installed.
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Remove engine/exhaust manifold support.
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Disconnect connector for oxygen sensor -1- and move wiring clear.
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Remove warm air collector plate.
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Remove securing bolts -2- from exhaust pipe on exhaust manifold.
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Unbolt four upper nuts -1- as well as four lower from exhaust manifold to cylinder head.
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Remove exhaust manifold upward.
Installing