Audi AMB Service Manual page 576

ENGINE 1.8 Liter 4-Cyl. 5V Turbo Engine Mechanical, Engine Code(s): AMB
Fig. 378: Pushing Exhaust System Toward Front Of Vehicle
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Push exhaust system toward front of vehicle - arrow - until preloading at right side mounting of center
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muffler is - a - = 5 to 9 mm.
Tighten bolted connections on clamp evenly to 40 Nm.
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Vehicles with clamp between center muffler and rear muffler
Exhaust system must be aligned when cold.
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NOTE:
It is only necessary to additionally align center muffler on vehicles with
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clamp installed between center muffler and rear muffler.
Installed position of front clamp Installed position of front clamp
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Fig. 379: Pushing Exhaust System Toward Front Of Vehicle
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.
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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