BORLA PERFORMANCE INDUSTRIES
TITLE: 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
Sedan and Sport Wagon TDI Installation
Instructions (pn-140317)
PART NO. A-35503 Rev. 1
Page 3 of 4
Caution!!! Never work on a hot exhaust system. Serious injury in the form of burns can result
If the vehicle has been in use and
the exhaust system is hot, allow vehicle to cool for at least 1 hour. Always wear eye protection when working under any vehicle.
Note: It is our recommendation that you use a hoist or hydraulic lift to facilitate the installation of your new Borla Performance
Cat-Back™ Exhaust System.
Taking all under car safety precautions, lift the vehicle using a hoist or hydraulic lift. Once this has been done, you may begin the
removal of your old exhaust system from your vehicle.
Note: Before removing the original exhaust system from your vehicle, please compare the parts you have received with the bill
of materials provided on the previous page to assure that you have all the parts necessary for the installation of your new Borla
Performance Cat-Back™ Exhaust System.
Original Exhaust System Removal
Note: With a used vehicle, we suggest a penetrating spray lubricant to be
applied liberally to all exhaust fasteners and allowing a significant period of
time for the chemical to lubricate the threads before attempting to
disassemble.
1. The OE exhaust cannot be removed without cutting the pipe above the
rear-axel area. Cut pipe as indicated using a metal-cutting blade (Figure
1). Support the muffler as needed while cutting.
2. Loosen the (2) clamp bolts as shown (13mm) and slide clamp towards
front of vehicle. (Figure.2)
3. Using a muffler stand or an additional person to hold the muffler assem-
bly up into position, slide the (2) hangars out of the rubber isolators and
remove the front muffler assembly. Keep the hardware for use during the
installation of your new exhaust system. (Figure 3)
4. Slide the (2) hangars out of the rubber isolators and remove the rear muf-
fler assembly.
Warning: Use extreme caution during installation. Torque all fasteners
according to manufacturer’s torque values and tightening sequence. DO
NOT use air impact tools to tighten fasteners on Borla Performance
Exhaust Systems. Use of such tools may result in bent flanges or gasket
contact areas leading to exhaust leaks.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
