Separating exhaust pipesand silencers, Sharan — VW
Separating exhaust pipesand silencers, Sharan on VW: 4 steps, 1 torque figure, engines CBFA, CCTA, CCZA, CCZB.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)
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- Install clamp so that ends of bolts do not protrude beyond bottom of clamp.
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 35 Nm (26 lb-ft) | Tighten bolts on clamping sleeve evenly |
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.
📋 Procedure
- ⚠ To avoid injury from metal shavings, wear eye protection and protective clothing. — Cut through exhaust pipe at right angles using e.g. body sawV.A.G 1523 A at separating point (arrow).
- Position clamping sleeve between side markings when installing.
- Install clamp so that ends of bolts do not protrude beyond bottom of clamp.
- Tighten bolts on clamping sleeve evenly to 35 Nm. — 35 Nm (26 lb-ft)
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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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