Removing and installing rear silencer, Saloon: VW 1.6 TDI (CAYC)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1

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• If there is no mark, the separating point can be measured.
• Wear eye protection. — Install double clamp so that the bolt ends do not protrude beyond bottom of double clamp.

🔧 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.

📐 64 workshop diagrams for CAYC

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

📋 Procedure

1. If there is no mark, the separating point can be measured.
2. ⚠ Wear eye protection. — Install double clamp so that the bolt ends do not protrude beyond bottom of double clamp.
3. Tighten bolt connections of double clamp evenly to 23 Nm. — 23 Nm (17 lb-ft)

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