Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual page 282

Audi A8 2003 ➤
8-cylinder TDI engine (4.2 ltr. 4-valve common rail), mechanics - Edition 12.2013
❑ Before tightening, align exhaust system so it is free of stress
❑ Installation position
❑ Tighten bolt connections evenly
38 - Y-pipe
❑ Forms one unit with the rear silencers as original equipment. Can be renewed individually for repair
purposes
❑ Cutting point ⇒ page 295
❑ Align exhaust system so it is free of stress
Installation position of front clamps
– Fit clamps so that ends of bolts do not protrude beyond bottom
of clamp.
• Bolt connections face outwards.
Installation position of rear clamps
– Fit clamps so that ends of bolts do not protrude beyond bottom
of clamp.
• Bolt connections face one another.
Components of exhaust pipe mountings (left-side)
1 - Bolt, 25 Nm
2 - Washer
3 - Compression spring
4 - Spacer sleeve
5 - Spacer sleeve
6 - Bracket
7 - Buffer
8 - Spacer sleeve
9 - Bolt, 25 Nm
276
Rep. gr.26 - Exhaust system
⇒ page 276
Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
⇒ page 313
⇒ page 313