Audi AMB Service Manual page 291

ENGINE 1.8 Liter 4-Cyl. 5V Turbo Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): AMB
Fig. 380: 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 from right angle to direction of travel).
Installed position of rear clamps Installed position of rear clamps and Installed position of rear clamp
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Tighten bolted connections on rear clamps evenly to 40 Nm.
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Aligning tailpipes
Fig. 381: Aligning Tailpipes
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Check distance - a - between tailpipe - 1 - and bumper - 2 -.
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Distance a = at least 40 mm
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Exhaust system, checking for leaks
Start engine and let it idle.
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Plug tailpipes with rags or stoppers until check is completed.
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