Audi AMB Service Manual page 288

ENGINE 1.8 Liter 4-Cyl. 5V Turbo Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): AMB
Fig. 374: Pushing Exhaust System Toward Front Of Vehicle
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Push front section of exhaust system toward front of vehicle - arrow - until preloading at right side
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mounting of center muffler is - a - = 5 to 9 mm.
Tighten bolted connections on front clamp evenly to 40 Nm.
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Fig. 375: Pushing Rear Section Of Exhaust System Toward Front Of Vehicle
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Push rear section of exhaust system toward front of vehicle - arrow - until preloading at rear mounting of
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rear muffler is a = 12 mm. Also make sure that center muffler is horizontal to bottom of vehicle (as
viewed at right angle to direction of travel).
Installed position of rear clamps Installed position of rear clamps
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Tighten bolted connections on rear clamp evenly to 40 Nm.
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Aligning tailpipes
2005 Audi A4 Quattro
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