Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Aligning exhaust system free of tension
| The exhaust system must be aligned when cold. |
 Note
| The -arrow- points forwards. |
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Loosen bolt connections for front clamp
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Push exhaust system towards front of vehicle until
preloading at mounting for exhaust pipe
-a- = 5 mm. |
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Fit front clamp
→ Fig.. |
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Align rear silencer so that there is an equal distance
-a- and -b-
between bumper cut-out and tailpipe. |
| Vehicles with one tailpipe |
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Align rear silencer so that there is an even distance
between bumper cut-out and tailpipes. |
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Unfasten rear silencer mounting to align tailpipes. |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - emission control“ |
| → Chapter „Assembly overview - silencers“ |
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The connecting pipe can be cut through at the cutting point
in order to renew the centre and rear silencers separately.
Cutting point is marked ...
Procedure
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Start engine and run at idling speed.
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Seal end exhaust pipes with cloths or plugs, for exa ...
Other materials:
Disconnecting and connecting battery, vehicles with high-voltage system
Caution
Observe the following instructions and precautions
on safety when working on pyrotechnic components:
Contrary to the following description, the battery
must be disconnected ...
Assembly overview - dash panel insert
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Electrical connector
For dash panel insert
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Dash panel insert -KX2-
With control unit in dash panel insert -J285-.
Dash panel insert must be renewed if warning lamp LED or
illumination ...
Seam seals, body of hybrid vehicles
Note
Seam seals made during repair work must be identical in
appearance and thickness to the original seam seals.
To avoid damage or faulty operation, brush seam seals smooth
near attachments which must be attached.
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Vehicles with multilink suspension
Checking exhaust system for leaks