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BORLA PERFORMANCE INDUSTRIES 

500 Borla Drive 

Johnson City TN, 37604-7523 

805-986-8600 

DOCUMENT PART NUMBER 

A-35805    Rev. B 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

Volkswagen Golf GTI 

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Exhaust System Installation for VW Golf GTI 

PN-140597 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 

Thank you for purchasing a Borla Performance Exhaust System. 
 
Borla Performance Cat-Back™ Exhaust System (PN-140597) is designed for the 
Volkswagen Golf GTI equipped with a 2.0T 4-cylinder turbo engine, automatic or manu-
al transmissions. 

 

Borla Performance Industries recommends that an exhaust shop or professional after market parts installer perform the installation of this system. 
However, if you decide to perform the installation on your own it is recommended that two people are used. This installation should not be per-
formed by one person due to the risk of injury. Ensure the installers use all under car safety  precautions including eye protection. 
 

Please take time to read and understand the following… 
 

By installing your Borla Performance Exhaust System, you indicate that you have read this document and you agree with the terms stated below. 
 
It is the responsibility of the purchaser to follow all installation instruction guidelines and safety procedures supplied with your Borla Performance 
Exhaust System. 
 
Borla Performance Industries assumes no responsibility for damages occurring from misuse, abuse, improper installation, improper operation, lack 
of responsible care, or all previously stated reasons resulting from incompatibility with other manufacturer’s      products and/or systems. 
 
Included with your Borla Performance Exhaust System is a warranty card. Please read it carefully before you begin any work on your vehicle. If 
you should have any questions regarding our warranty policy, installation, or any other matter pertaining to your new Borla Performance Exhaust 
System, please give us a call at the number provided on the warranty card. 

 ***** Please compare the parts in the box with the bill of materials provided ***** 

to assure that you have all the parts necessary for this installation. 

 

These instructions have been written to help you with the installation of your Borla Performance Exhaust System. Please read  this document com-
pletely before beginning the installation of your system. 
 
To ensure this part number fits your specific model year, please visit our website for the latest model year listings at 

www.BORLA.com 

Summary of Contents for 140597

Page 1: ...ow It is the responsibility of the purchaser to follow all installation instruction guidelines and safety procedures supplied with your Borla Performance Exhaust System Borla Performance Industries assumes no responsibility for damages occurring from misuse abuse improper installation improper operation lack of responsible care or all previously stated reasons resulting from incompatibility with o...

Page 2: ...ENT PART NUMBER A 35805 Rev B INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Volkswagen Golf GTI PAGE 2 of 4 140597 Minimum Required Tool List TOOLS 1 3 8 Drive Ratchet 2 3 8 Drive Extension 3 3 13mm Socket 4 15 mm Socket 5 16mm Socket 5 Pry Bar SHOP SUPPLIES 1 Spray Lubricant Borla Performance Bill of Materials ...

Page 3: ...ehicle 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 neces sary for the installation of your new Borla Performance Exhaust System Note With a used vehicle we suggest a penetrating spray lubricant to be applied liberally to all exhaust fasten...

Page 4: ...ssible to tighten later Do not tighten these bolts 2 Place a 2 50 Accuseal clamp over the Muffler Assembly and insert into the Front Pipe Insert hanger into rubber isolators 3 Place the 2 50 Accuseal clamp over the Y Pipe Assembly and insert inlet into the Muffler Assembly Insert hanger into rubber isolators See Fig 4 4 Place a 2 00 Accuseal clamp over the L H Tail Pipe Assembly and insert inlet i...

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