Exploded view - silencer on vehicles with front-wheel drive and torsion beam axle — AUDI
Exploded view - silencer on vehicles with front-wheel drive and torsion beam axle on Audi: factory workshop procedure for engines CLHA, CRBC, CRBD, CRFA.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Exploded view - silencer on vehicles with front-wheel drive and torsion beam axle
Bolt
23 Nm
Mounting
Renew if damaged
Rubber mounting
Renew if damaged
Bolt
23 Nm
Mounting
Renew if damaged
Rubber mounting
Renew if damaged
Bolt
23 Nm
Bracket
Renew if damaged
Screw-type clip
Renew
Installation position
Fig.
7 Nm
Seal
Renew after removing
Note installation position
Fig.
Front exhaust pipe
Different versions available; for allocation refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
With cutting point for easier removal of exhaust system
Removing and installing (see the separate procedure)
Align exhaust system so it is free of stress (see the separate procedure)
Nut
10 Nm
Exhaust flap control unit
J883
Removing and installing (see the separate procedure)
Not fitted on engines with code letters CRFA and CRFC
Bolt
Clamp (front)
Before tightening, align exhaust system so it is free of stress (see the separate procedure)
Installation position
Fig.
Tighten bolted connections evenly
Nut
30 Nm
Exhaust pipe
Combined with rear silencer
With cutting point for easier removal (see the separate procedure)
Clamp (rear)
Before tightening, align exhaust system so it is free of stress (see the separate procedure)
Installation position
Fig.
Tighten bolted connections evenly
Nut
30 Nm
Rubber mounting
Renew if damaged
Mounting
Renew if damaged
Bolt
23 Nm
Tailpipe
Rear silencer
Combined with exhaust pipe
Different versions available; for allocation refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
With cutting point for easier removal (see the separate procedure)
Removing and installing (see the separate procedure)
Align exhaust system so it is free of stress (see the separate procedure)
Installation position of seal between emission control module and front exhaust pipe
Square tab on seal (arrow) must fit into groove on emission control module.
Installation position of screw-type clip for front exhaust pipe
Angle
α
= 0 ± 30°
Installation position of front clamp
Fit the clamp at the angle shown.
Angle
α
= approx. 20°
Bolted connection facing towards right
Nuts facing upwards
Installation position of rear clamp
Fit the clamp at the angle shown.
Angle
α
= approx. 20°
Bolt connection faces to rear
Nuts facing upwards
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