Driveshaft Heat Shield

Driveshaft Heat Shield

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Transmission support (VW 785/1 B)






Removing






- Remove the expanding clip - 8 - from the left front cover - 3 -.

- Remove the nuts - 1 and 2 -.

• Ignore - 4 to 7 -.








Danger of causing damage to the decoupling element inside the front muffler.

• Do not bend the decoupling element more than 10°.

- Open the clamping sleeves - 1 and 2 -, slide them to the back and place the front muffler on the transmission support (VW 785/1 B).






- Remove the nuts - arrows -.

- Slide the heat shield - 1 - forward (in direction of travel) and remove it.

- If the exhaust pipes are hanging down, the remove the heat shield to the rear.

Installing

• Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Heat Shields Assembly Overview ] Heat Shields Assembly Overview.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

- Install the exhaust system.

- Install the center cover for the underbody. Refer to => [ Center Vehicle Underbody Cover ] Center Vehicle Underbody Cover.