| 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
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Align rear silencer so that there is an equal distance
-a- and -b-
between bumper cut-out and 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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Questions & answers
Aligning exhaust system free of tension — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I align the Golf Mk7 1.4 TSI exhaust tension-free?
Loosen all clamps, let the system hang on its rubbers, then tighten clamps from front to rear. Check clearance to body and suspension.
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 ...
