Separating front exhaust pipe and front silencer — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

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• Install clamps so that the bolt ends do not protrude beyond bottom of clamp.
• Before tightening bolt connection, align exhaust system free of stress .

🔧 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. ⚠ Wear safety goggles. — Separate the relevant exhaust pipe using the chain tube cutterVAS 6254 to cut at a right angle; cutting location is shown in illustration (arrows).
2. Position the relevant clamp so that it aligns with centre of cutting location (arrows).
3. Install clamps so that the bolt ends do not protrude beyond bottom of clamp.
4. Before tightening bolt connection, align exhaust system free of stress .
5. Tighten bolt connections of clamps evenly to 23 Nm. — 23 Nm (17 lb-ft)

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