Assembly overview - exhaust manifold with intermediate pipe — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

🔧 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.

📐 9 workshop diagrams for BKS

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Tighten in three steps as follows:
2. Tighten to 10 Nm. — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)
3. Tighten to 30 Nm. — 30 Nm (22 lb-ft)
4. Turn 90° further.

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