Exhaust System Overview

2008 Volkswagen Eos Turbo, StandardSECTION Exhaust System Overview
Fig 1: Identifying Assembly Overview: Exhaust System (Rabbit/GTI And Eos)
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  1. Nut 
    • 40 Nm
    • Always replace
    • Lubricate studs on the exhaust manifold with hot bolt paste.
  2. Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter 
    • Protect from shocks and impact stress.
    • With a flex joint.
    • The flex joint must not be bent more than 10° - otherwise it may be damaged.
    • Removing and installing, refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER .
  3. Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter -G130- 
    • 55 Nm
    • Bank 1, sensor 2.
    • Only use hot bolt paste to grease the threads; do not let the paste get onto the slits of the oxygen sensor body.
  4. Retaining Loop 
    • Replace if damaged.
  5. Nut 
    • 25 Nm
  6. Rear Muffler 
  7. Suspended Mount 
    • Replace if damaged.
  8. Bolt 
    • 25 Nm
  9. Rear Clamping Sleeve 
    • For individual replacement of the center and rear mufflers.
    • Installed position, refer to Figure.
    • Tighten the nuts evenly.
  10. Center Muffler 
  11. Bolt 
    • 25 Nm
  12. Front Clamping Sleeve 
    • Before tightening, ensure the exhaust system is free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING .
    • Installed position, refer to Figure.
    • Tighten the nuts evenly.
  13. Nut 
    • 25 Nm
  14. Suspended Mount 
  15. Suspended Mount 
  16. Gasket 
    • Always replace.
  17. Heated Oxygen Sensor -G39- 
    • 55 Nm
    • Bank 1, sensor 1
    • Only use hot bolt paste to grease the threads; do not let the paste get onto the slits of the oxygen sensor body.
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