Disconnecting centre silencer and rear silencer - vehicles with front-wheel drive — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

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• Install clamp so that ends of bolts do not protrude beyond bottom of clamp.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Cut through exhaust pipe at a right angle at cutting point (arrows) using chain-type pipe cutterVAS 6254.
2. When reassembling, position the clamp (1) centrally over the cutting point.
3. Install clamp so that ends of bolts do not protrude beyond bottom of clamp.
4. Align exhaust system so it is free of stress .
5. Tighten bolt connections on clamp evenly to 23 Nm. — 23 Nm (17 lb-ft)

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