Removing and installing silencer, Tiguan — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016), VW CC (358, 2012–2017), VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)

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• Risk of accident caused by weight of rear silencer.A second mechanic is required for removal of the rear silencer. — If necessary, separate exhaust system .

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📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of accident caused by weight of rear silencer.A second mechanic is required for removal of the rear silencer. — If necessary, separate exhaust system .
2. If fitted, loosen clamp (4).
3. Place engine and gearbox jack under rear silencer.
4. Support rear silencer with engine and gearbox jack.
5. Detach rear silencer from bracket on rear axle (5).

6. Unscrew bolt (8) and detach rear silencer (1).
7. If necessary, separate exhaust system .
8. If fitted, loosen clamps (3) and (4).
9. Unbolt bracket (7)(arrows).
10. Remove centre silencer (2).
11. Aligning exhaust system free of tension .

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