Separating exhaust system — VW
Separating exhaust system on VW: 5 steps, 2 torque figures, engines CAYA, CAYB, CAYC, CFWA. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what to.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018), VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009); platform code AJ5
Don't miss
- A 2nd mechanic is required to bolt the repair clamp.
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 23 Nm (17 lb-ft) | Tighten bolt connections of double clamp evenly |
| 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) | Bolt repair clamp (A) as shown and tighten |
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
- ⚠ Wear eye protection. — Cut through exhaust pipe at separating point (arrow 2) at right angles e.g. with pneumatic sabre sawV.A.G 1523 A or chain pipe cutterVAS 6254. [Note: A 2nd mechanic is required to bolt the repair clamp.]
- Secure front silencer in mountings. Front clamp remains loose on pipes.
- Align rear silencer horizontally and hold in this position.
- Position repair clamp at side markings (arrow 1) and (arrow 3).
- Bolt repair clamp (A) as shown and tighten to 25 Nm. — 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
Other VW procedures
- Removing and installing engine control unit J623 with protective housing, Polo
- Removing and installing the fuel delivery unit/fuel gauge sender (CAYA, CAYB, CAYC)
- Removing and installing assembly mountings – VW Polo 6R
- Aligning exhaust system free of tension, Polo · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing air filter housing, Polo – VW 1.6 TDI
- Removing engine · 41 torque figures
- Removing and installing camshaft – VW Golf Cabriolet · 47 torque figures
- Adjusting valve timing – VW Passat B5 · 83 torque figures
- Removing and installing camshafts – VW Passat B6 · 39 torque figures
- Removing and installing coolant pump · 53 torque figures
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.
Seen a figure that does not match your manual? Write to us — we correct it and note when. support@torqfix.com
The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.