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Separating exhaust pipes, silencers — VW

Separating exhaust pipes, silencers on VW: 11 steps, 4 torque figures, engines BWS, CAVA, CAVD, CAWB.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps 40 engine codes 4 torque figures engine codes and torque figures merged from 48 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–)

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  • Distance (a) must be approx. 5 mm.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

BWSCAVACAVDCAWBCAXACBFACBPACBZACBZBCBZCCCTACCZACCZBCDLACDLCCDLJCDLKCFFBCFWACGEACGFACHYACHYBCHZBCHZCCHZDCJXBCJXCCJZCCJZDCKJACKMACLHCCMSBCNNACNWACPGACPTACRGACRLB

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

TorqueFastener / step
23 Nm (17 lb-ft)Bolt rear clamp (A) as shown and tighten
23 Nm (17 lb-ft)Position clamp at two outer markings and tighten
23 Nm (17 lb-ft)Tighten bolt connections of double clamp evenly
25 Nm (18 lb-ft)Turn clamping sleeve (A) as shown in illustration and tighten it

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.

📐 5 workshop diagrams for BWS

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

Separating exhaust pipes, silencers — BWS · diagram 1
Separating exhaust pipes, silencers — BWS · diagram 2
Separating exhaust pipes, silencers — BWS · diagram 3
Separating exhaust pipes, silencers — BWS · diagram 4
Separating exhaust pipes, silencers — BWS · diagram 5
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📋 Procedure

  1. Observe safety precautions .
  2. Observe rules for cleanliness .
  3. Remove rear left vehicle level sender G76Running gear, axles, steering43Vehicle level sender; Removing and installing rear vehicle level sender G76/G77.
  4. Remove bolts (2) and position vehicle level sender so that it does not become damaged.
  5. Cut through exhaust pipe at cutting point (arrow 2) using chain-type pipe cutterVAS 6254 or pneumatic sabre sawV.A.G 1523A.
BWS? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Position clamp (4) centrally at side marks when installing, arrows (1) and (3).
  2. Install clamp .
  3. When installing, position clamp centrally ((dimension a)) between side marks (arrows).
  4. Distance (a) must be approx. 5 mm.
  5. Fit clamp at rear.
  6. Align exhaust system free of tension .
Workshop diagrams

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Who makes these pages, and how

TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.

The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.

Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.