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11 - Rear Muffler
❑ Original equipment one unit with the center muffler. If a repair is required replace each separately
❑ Separating point. Refer to ⇒ “1.2 Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Disconnecting”, page 173 .
❑ Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Exhaust System, Installing without Tension”, page 177 .
12 - Mount
❑ Always replace if damaged
❑ Check the pretension. Refer to ⇒ “1.5 Exhaust System, Installing without Tension”, page 177 .
13 - Bolt
❑ 23 Nm
14 - Rear Clamping Sleeve
❑ Before tightening, align the exhaust system without tension. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Exhaust System, Installing without Tension”, page 177 .
❑ Tighten the threaded connections equally to 23 Nm.
❑ Installation position. Refer to ⇒ Fig. ““Rear Clamping Sleeve - Installation Position”“ , page 171 .
15 - Bracket
16 - Bolt
❑ 23 Nm
17 - Retaining Loop
❑ Always replace if damaged
❑ Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Exhaust System, Installing without Tension”, page 177 .
1.2 Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Disconnecting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Chain Pipe Cutter - VAS6254-
♦ A separating point has been provided in the connecting pipe
for individual replacement of the center or rear muffler.
♦ The separating point is marked by an indentation around the
circumference of the exhaust pipe.
Procedure
– Separate the exhaust pipes at a right angle at the notch
-arrow- using a -VAS6254- .
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
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