Muffler: Service and Repair

Muffler Assembly and Mountings

NOTE: The exhaust system must be aligned lengthwise so that the dimensions -a-, -b- and -c- are maintained.





1 - From TWC
2 - 40 Nm (30 ft lb)
3 - Double clamp
4 - Intermediate pipe
5 - Clamp
6 - Hanger
7 - Mount
8 - 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
9 - Rear muffler
10 - Marking
- For clamp
- Marked three times on pipe circumference
- Distance from clamp to marking dimension a, -14-
11 - Cutting point
- For repair to individual exhaust components
- When replacing center muffler
- Marked by three impressions on circumference of connecting pipe
- Cut through connecting pipe with hack saw (e.g. VAG 1523) at right angle, at cutting point.
12 - Cutting point
- For repair to individual exhaust components
- When replacing rear muffler
- Marked by three impressions on circumference of connecting pipe
- In production, center and rear muffler are installed as one part. For repairs, center and rear mufflers and a connecting pipe with two clamps are supplied individually.
- Cut through connecting pipe with hack saw (e.g. VAG 1523) at right angle, at cutting point.
13 - Dimension -b-
- Approx. 10 mm (0.39 in.)
14 - Dimension -a-
- Approx. 5 mm (0.20 in.)
15 - Marking
- Marked three times on pipe circumference
16 - Marking
- Marked three times on pipe circumference
- S = Manual transmission
- A = Automatic transmission
17 - Connecting pipe
- For repair to individual exhaust components
- In production, center and rear muffler are installed as one part. For repairs, center and rear mufflers and a connecting pipe with two clamps are supplied individually.
18 - Center muffler