Muffler: Service and Repair

Center and rear muffler, separating
- A separating point has been provided in the connecting pipe for individual replacement of the center or rear muffler.
- Separating point is marked by a depression around the circumference of the exhaust pipe.

Special Tools and Equipment





- VAG1523A body repair saw
^ Protective glasses

Note:
^ An All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle is shown in the illustrations.
^ For vehicles with Front Wheel Drive (FWD), the work steps are the same as for vehicles with All Wheel Drive (AWD).

Procedure

WARNING: Wear protective glasses.





^ Using VAG1523 A saw, cut exhaust pipes at separating point (arrow) at a right angle.

Note: Separating point is the middle one of the 3 depressions on the exhaust pipe.





^ When installing, center double clamps -1- and -2- on separation cut.
^ Installation position of double clamps, Exhaust System Components, Overview, Wheel Drive Vehicles, See Fig 1
^ Install exhaust system free of stress.
^ Align rear muffler horizontally.
^ Tighten double clamp bolts uniformly to 40 Nm.