Removing and installing rear silencer, Golf, Golf Estate, Golf SV — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, 2014–2020), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

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• Make sure to obtain the (dimension a) between the marks (arrows).

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. If fitted, remove rear left underbody cover General body repairs, exterior66Underbody cover; Assembly overview - underbody covers.
2. Separate silencers Separating exhaust pipes, silencers
3. Loosen clamp (arrow), and push it forwards.
4. Unscrew bolt (2) on left and right.
5. Remove rear silencer (1).

6. Separate silencers Separating exhaust pipes, silencers
7. Loosen clamp (arrows), and push it forwards.
8. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2).
9. Unscrew bolt (3), and remove rear silencer (4). [Note: Make sure to obtain the (dimension a) between the marks (arrows).]
10. Align exhaust system free of stress Aligning exhaust system free of tension.

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