Aligning exhaust system free of tension, Polo — VW
Aligning exhaust system free of tension, Polo on VW: 7 steps, 1 torque figure, engines CAYA, CAYB, CAYC.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)
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- Align clamp so that bolt ends do not protrude beyond lower edge of clamp (arrow).
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) | Then evenly tighten securing nuts (arrows) of foremost clamp |
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
- Loosen threaded connections of the front clamp.
- Align clamp on front exhaust pipe under consideration of dimension (a). Dimension (a) = 5 mm.
- Align clamp so that bolt ends do not protrude beyond lower edge of clamp (arrow).
- Tighten front threaded connection of clamp slightly.
- Then align exhaust system with mountings under consideration of dimension (a). The (arrow) points forwards. Dimension (a) = 3 … 7 mm.
- Then evenly tighten securing nuts (arrows) of foremost clamp. Specified torque: M 8 = 25 Nm, M10 = 40 Nm. — 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
- Once clamp has been tightened, check fitting dimensions and correct if necessary.
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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