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26 – Exhaust System, Emission Controls
1 Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers
⇒ “1.1 Overview - Muffler”, page 169
⇒ “1.2 Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Disconnecting”, page 173
⇒ “1.3 Front Muffler, Removing and Installing”, page 174
⇒ “1.4 Muffler, Removing and Installing”, page 176
⇒ “1.5 Exhaust System, Installing without Tension”, page 177
⇒ “1.6 Exhaust System, Checking for Leaks”, page 178
1.1 Overview - Muffler
⇒ “1.1.1 Overview - Muffler, FWD Vehicle”, page 169
⇒ “1.1.2 Overview - Muffler, AWD Vehicles”, page 171
1.1.1 Overview - Muffler, FWD Vehicle
1 - Retaining Loop
❑ Always replace if dam‐
aged
❑ Exhaust System, Instal‐
ling without Tension.
Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Exhaust System,
Installing without Ten‐
sion”, page 177 .
2 - Bolt
❑ 23 Nm
3 - Bracket
4 - Center Muffler
❑ Original equipment as
one unit with the rear
muffler. If a repair is re‐
quired replace each
separately
❑ Separating point. Refer
to
⇒ “1.2 Exhaust Pipes/
Mufflers, Disconnect‐
ing”, page 173 .
❑ Exhaust System, Instal‐
ling without Tension.
Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Exhaust System,
Installing without Ten‐
sion”, page 177 .
5 - Bolt
❑ 23 Nm
6 - Bracket
7 - Retaining Loop
❑ Always replace if dam‐
aged
Audi A4 2015 ➤ , Audi A4 China 2016 ➤ , Audi A5 2016 ➤
4-Cylinder Direct Injection 2.0L 4V TFSI Engine (EA 888 Generation III) - Edition 11.2019
1. Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers 169