Muffler: Service and Repair

Muffler with mountings





1. From catalytic converter
2. Double clamp
3. 25 Nm
4. Mounting
5. Forward muffler
6. Separating point
^ For repairing
^ As standard pre-exhaust pipe and rear mufflers are installed as a single component. For repairs front exhaust pipe and rear muffler are supplied individually with a double clamp for connecting together.
^ Cut through connecting pipe with body saw e.g. V.A.G. 15231 at right angles at separating point
7. 20 Nm
8. Mounting
9. Muffler
10. Mounting
^ With retaining ring
11. Tunnel bridge
12. 40 Nm





Fig. 1 Checking installation position of double clamp

- Position double clamp with approximately 5 mm clearance to the appropriate marking.
^ Marking A (arrow -1-) for models with an automatic transmission.
^ Marking S (arrow -2-) for models with an manual transmission.





Fig. 2 Installation position of mounting

Angled side on base of mounting (arrow) points forward.





Fig. 3 Separating point on exhaust pipe

- Separate exhaust pipe at right angles at separating point (arrow -2-).
- Position repair double clamp -4- on side markings (arrows -1- and -3-) to install.
Tightening torque: 40 Nm





Fig. 4 Aligning front muffler free of stress
The mounting pins on the front muffler must run parallel with the tunnel bridge (dimension -x- on left and right the same).