Exhaust System, Separating And Connecting

NOTE:

A separating point has been provided in the connecting pipe for removing, installing and individual replacement of the center or rear mufflers.

The separating point is marked by a depression around the circumference of the exhaust pipe.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Body Saw V.A.G 1523 A or
Chain Pipe Cutter VAS 6254
Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
Protective Eyewear
Protective Clothing

Conditions:

Engine must be cold.

Separating

WARNING:

To prevent injuries from metal shavings, wear protective goggles and protective clothing.

-- Cut the exhaust pipe at the separation point -arrow 2- using for example, the body saw V.A.G 1523 A or the chain pipe cutter VAS 6254 at a right angle.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Separation Point

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Joining

-- During installation, position the repair clamping sleeve. Refer to CLAMPING SLEEVE INSTALLED POSITION .

-- When installing the clamping sleeve, ensure that the bolt end -arrow- does not project beyond the lower edge of clamping sleeve:

Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Sleeve Location

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Threaded connection points toward the right.
Tighten the threaded connections evenly.
Tightening specification, refer to CLAMPING SLEEVE INSTALLED POSITION .

Tailpipe, Aligning

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust System Alignment

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-- Align the rear muffler so that the distance -a- between the bumper cut out and the tailpipes are uniform on the left and right.