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– Loosen the screws for the front clamping sleeve -arrow-.
CAUTION
Risk of accident due to the heavy weight of the muffler.
– A second technician is required for the following work steps.
– Disconnect the exhaust pipe. Refer to
⇒ 1.2 Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Separating, page 342 .
– Disengage the retaining loop -arrow-.
– Disengage the retaining loop -2- and remove the bolt -1-.
– Remove the muffler.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
– Install the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to
⇒ 1.4 Exhaust System, Installing without Tension,
page 345 .
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to ⇒ 1.1 Overview - Muffler, page 338
♦ Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Underbody Panel;
Overview - Underbody Panels .
1.4 Exhaust System, Installing without Ten‐
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Procedure
• Align the exhaust system when cold.
– Loosen the screws for the front clamping sleeve -arrow-.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤
Engine Mechanical, Fuel Injection and Ignition - Edition 04.2015
1. Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers 345
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