Tail pipes, aligning
Work procedure
- Tightening torque --> «Muffler, assembly overview»(/audi/a6/c6-2008-2011/remont/cooling-fan/#42l-v8-4v-engine-mechanical-engine-codes-bvj) .
Scheme 689
- Check distance of end pipes at left and right to bumper cover
- Dimension - x - left = dimension - x - right.
Scheme 690
If necessary, correct dimension "x" as follows
- Loosen threaded connections - arrow - of brace between exhaust pipes.
- Adjust distance between rear mufflers.
- Tighten bolts.
Scheme 691
- Check distances - y - and - z - of end pipes to bumper cover
- Dimension - y - Sedan and Avant = 16.0 to 21.0 mm.
- Dimension - y - Allroad = 17.5 to 22.0 mm.
- Dimension - z - Sedan and Avant = 8.5 to 13.5 mm.
- Dimension - z - Avant S-line = 13.5 to 18.5 mm.
- Dimension - z - Allroad = -1.5 to 6.5 mm (end pipe is over).
- If end pipes cannot be aligned, check whether exhaust system is aligned tension-free --> «Exhaust system, installing free of tension»(/audi/a6/c6-2008-2011/remont/cooling-fan/#42l-v8-4v-engine-mechanical-engine-codes-bvj__exhaust-system-installing-free-of-tension) .
Scheme 692
1 - Nut
- Replace
- Lubricate with hot bolt paste; Hot bolt paste
- Tightening sequence: Left exhaust manifold «Left exhaust manifold tightening sequence»(/audi/a6/c6-2008-2011/remont/cooling-fan/#42l-v8-4v-engine-mechanical-engine-codes-bvj__left-exhaust-manifold-tightening-sequence) , right exhaust manifold «Right exhaust manifold tightening sequence»(/audi/a6/c6-2008-2011/remont/cooling-fan/#42l-v8-4v-engine-mechanical-engine-codes-bvj__right-exhaust-manifold-tightening-sequence)
2 - Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter
- Individual components of mounting: Left «Individual suspension components, left side»(/audi/a6/c6-2008-2011/remont/cooling-fan/#42l-v8-4v-engine-mechanical-engine-codes-bvj) , right «Individual components of suspension, right side»(/audi/a6/c6-2008-2011/remont/cooling-fan/#42l-v8-4v-engine-mechanical-engine-codes-bvj)
- Removing and installing: Left --> «Left exhaust manifold with catalytic converter, removing and installing»(/audi/a6/c6-2008-2011/remont/cooling-fan/#42l-v8-4v-engine-mechanical-engine-codes-bvj__left-exhaust-manifold-with-catalytic-converter) , right --> «Right exhaust manifold with catalytic converter, removing and installing»(/audi/a6/c6-2008-2011/remont/cooling-fan/#42l-v8-4v-engine-mechanical-engine-codes-bvj__right-exhaust-manifold-with-catalytic-converter)
3 - Gasket
- Replace
4 - Securing strip
- Remains installed when removing exhaust manifold
5 - Nut
- Replace
- Lubricate with hot bolt paste; Hot bolt paste
- 25 Nm
6 - Securing strip
- Remains installed when removing exhaust manifold
7 - Nut
- Replace
- Lubricate with hot bolt paste; Hot bolt paste
- 25 Nm