Vehicles with the middle and rear parts of the exhaust system combined into one unit
Cut through the exhaust pipe at the split point -arrow 1- at right angles with a bodywork saw, eg VAG 1523/A-.
Vehicles with split center and rear exhaust system
Loosen rear coupler and slide back.
Replacing the middle part of the exhaust system
Unscrew nuts -1 and 3- and remove tunnel rear crossmember -2-.
Loosen front clutch -arrow- and push forward.
Unscrew bolts -4- and remove center section of coolant system.
Replacing the rear of the exhaust system
Unscrew the screws -2 and 3- of the rear suspension and remove the rear part of the coolant exhaust system.
Installation
Installation in reverse order. When installing, align the rear clamping sleeve -4- with the lateral markings -see illustration. arrow 2- and -see arrow 3-.