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1.7
Removing and installing front silencer
(left-side)
Removing
Note
The flexible joint in the front silencer must not be bent more than
10° - damage can otherwise occur.
– Loosen clamp (left-side) -2-.
– Remove nuts -arrows- and detach front silencer (left-side)
from Y-pipe.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Note
Renew gaskets and self-locking nuts.
– Align exhaust system so it is free of stress
.
Tightening torques
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⇒ “1.1 Exhaust system - exploded view”, page 224
1.8
Removing and installing front silencer
(right-side)
Removing
Note
The flexible joint in the front silencer must not be bent more than
10° - damage can otherwise occur.
– Loosen clamp (right-side) -1-.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
10-cylinder direct petrol injection engine (5.2 ltr. 4-valve), mechanics - Edition 10.2013
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