Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 93

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Work sequence

Fig. 5

Installation position of
rear muffler end pipes

- Align rear muffler so that

dimension to body -x- and -y- for
end pipes -1- are equal on left
and right-hand sides.

Exhaust system components, servicing

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Exhaust system, aligning

Special tools and equipment

M10x80 hex bolt

Work sequence

Note:

- Locally manufacture an alignment

tool from an M10x80 hex bolt, to
dimensions given.

Dimension x = 4 mm

Dimension Y = 25 mm

An assistant is required to help in

aligning the exhaust system.

Align the exhaust system when it

is cold.

Pre-tension the exhaust system

forward with the locally
manufactured tool.

- Loosen bolts on double clamps

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Exhaust system components, servicing

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- Slide exhaust system forward

until locally manufactured tool can
be inserted through rearmost hole
in tunnel bridge (arrow).

Flattened side of locally

manufactured tool faces toward
exhaust system hanger pins.

Note:

Mark -A- is valid for models with
either a manual or an automatic
transmission.

- Position new double clamp, as

illustrated, approx. 5 mm distance
from markings -A- and tighten.

Torque setting 40 Nm

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Catalytic converter, checking

Special tools and equipment

Note:

All functions which could previously
be performed with V.A.G 1551/1552
can also be performed with the
tester VAS 5051.

Conditions

V.A.G 1551 Scan Tool (or

vehicle system tester V.A.G
1552) with cable VAG 1551/3

Fuses must be OK.

Battery voltage must be at least

11.5 V.

If vehicle is equipped with air

conditioning, this must be
switched off.

Selector lever must be in

position "P" or "N" on models
with an automatic transmission.

Exhaust system between

catalytic converter and cylinder
head must be free of leaks

Exhaust system components, servicing