Separating exhaust pipes/silencers, Passat with engine codes CHHB, CJXA, Golf with engine code CJSB — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–), VW Golf VII Variant (BA)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Unscrew bolt (2) for rear right silencer (1).
2. Cut through exhaust pipe (1) at right angles at separating point (arrow) using chain pipe cutterVAS 6254 or pneumatic sabre sawV.A.G 1523B.
3. Unscrew bolt (2) for rear left silencer (1).
4. Cut through exhaust pipe of rear silencer (1) at right angles at separating point (arrow) using chain pipe cutterVAS 6254 or pneumatic sabre sawV.A.G 1523B.
5. Position clamp (1) centrally at side marks (arrows) when installing.

6. Turn clamp in such a way that there is sufficient clearance to adjacent components.
7. Align exhaust system free of tension .
8. Tighten threaded connections evenly. Specified torque .
9. Cut through exhaust pipe of centre silencer at right angles at separating point (arrow) using chain pipe cutterVAS 6254 or body sawV.A.G 1523B.
10. Position clamp (arrow) centrally relative to side marks when installing.
11. Turn clamp in such a way that there is sufficient clearance to adjacent components.

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