Mufflers With Mounts: Notes

The following list pertains to Fig 1.

1. 40 Nm 
2. from front exhaust pipe 
3. Double clamp 
   • Note installed position, see Figure
4. 25 Nm 
5. Suspended mount 
   • Note installed position, see Figure
6. Suspended mount 
   • With retainer ring
7. Bracket 
8. Suspended mount 
9. Rear muffler 
   • Install rear muffler free of tension, see Figure
10. Separating point 
    • For repairs
    • marked by three depressions around the circumference of the exhaust pipe
    • At factory, exhaust pipe and rear muffler are installed as a single component. Replacement exhaust pipe and rear muffler are supplied separately, with replacement double clamp for connecting joint.
    • Using e.g. V.A.G 1523 body repair saw, cut exhaust pipe at separating point at right angle, see Figure
11. 20 Nm 
12. Tunnel bridge 
    Fig 1: Identifying Mufflers With Mounts Components

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