Removing and installing silencer, CC — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. If fitted, remove rear left underbody cover General body repairs, exterior66Underbody cover; Assembly overview - underbody covers.
2. Remove rear left vehicle level sender G76Running gear, axles, steering43Vehicle level sender; Removing and installing rear vehicle level sender G76/G77.
3. Remove bolts (2) and position vehicle level sender so that it does not become damaged.
4. Loosen clamp (arrow), and push it towards rear.
5. Unscrew bolts (1) for bracket, and detach exhaust hanger (2).

6. Remove tunnel cross-piece (1), and unscrew bolt (2).
7. Push exhaust system towards rear. Cut through rear silencer at right angles at separating point (arrow) using chain pipe cutterVAS 6254 or pneumatic sabre sawV.A.G 1523B.
8. Remove rear silencer towards rear. Remove front silencer with centre silencer towards front.
9. Position clamp for rear silencer centrally at side marks (arrows) when installing.
10. Turn clamp in such a way that there is sufficient clearance to adjacent components.
11. Aligning exhaust system free of stress .
12. Install rear left vehicle level sender G76Running gear, axles, steering43Vehicle level sender; Removing and installing rear vehicle level sender G76/G77.

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