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Volkswagen GTI MKVI MACH Force-Xp cat-back
The aFe 49-46405 cat-back uses 2.5-inch mandrel-bent 409 stainless tubing, a resonated mid-pipe and split tailpipe. Two 3.5-inch double-wall, angle-cut polished 304 stainless tips carry laser-etched aFe logos. The selected current application and guide identify GTI MKVI gas L4-2.0L turbo for 2010-2014.
Key Features
- Selected aFe part 49-46405.
- 2.5-inch mandrel-bent 409 stainless tubing.
- Resonated mid-pipe and split rear outlet.
- Two 3.5-inch double-wall angle-cut polished 304 stainless tips.
- Original front exhaust clamp and rubber hanger mounts retained.
- Selected primary describes reduced drone, not a drone-free guarantee.
Fitment
The exact manufacturer table and complete selected guide identify 2010-2014 GTI MKVI gas L4-2.0L turbo. The full exact-part named table supports Base 2010-2013, Driver's Edition 2014 and Wolfsburg Edition 2014. All three existing groups and year ranges remain unchanged; no Golf R, diesel, later generation or other engine is inferred.
| Years | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2013 | Volkswagen | GTI | Base |
| 2014 | Volkswagen | GTI | Driver's Edition |
| 2014 | Volkswagen | GTI | Wolfsburg Edition |
Specifications
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part Number | 49-46405 |
| Product type | Catback |
| Tubing and resonator | 2.5-inch mandrel-bent 409 stainless with a 2.5-inch resonator. Primary explicitly describes MIG-welded hangers; no additional unprinted welding claim is inferred. |
| Tips | Two polished 304 stainless 3.5-inch double-wall angle-cut tips 49T25354-P07. |
| Selected sections | Resonated mid-pipe 05-44676 and split tailpipe 05-44679. |
| Band quantities | Three 2.5-inch bands per procedure: one mid/tail and two tip bands. Only mid/tail band part number 05-41061 is explicitly labeled in the diagram. |
| Original hardware | Reuse original front exhaust clamp and rubber hanger mounts. No new flange gaskets or other original hardware are promised. |
| Tightening and recheck | Align the mid-pipe and tailpipe before tightening the original front exhaust clamp, then the supplied mid/tail 2.5-inch band. Install the two tips with their two supplied 2.5-inch bands and recheck the work. No numeric torque, fixed clearance dimension or mileage interval is printed; none is borrowed from another product. |
| Performance and sound | Manufacturer claims +10 hp/+9 lb-ft without a linked selected chart establishing test conditions, modifications or point/peak values. Reduced drone and sporty sound are manufacturer descriptions, not measured every-vehicle gains or a drone-free guarantee. |
| UPC | 802959491423 |
What's Included
- The 49-46405 kit includes one resonated mid-pipe 05-44676, one split tailpipe 05-44679 and two polished tips 49T25354-P07. The selected steps specify three supplied 2.5-inch bands total: one at the mid/tail joint and two for the tips. The diagram labels the mid/tail band 05-41061 but does not separately print part identities for the two tip bands.
- Original front exhaust clamp and rubber hanger mounts are reused.
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Related Parts
- Exact selected GTI construction and current applications
- Complete selected eight-step guide and parts diagram
- Full exact-part named GTI applications
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FAQ
What is the 49-46405?It is a resonated 2.5-inch 409 stainless cat-back with two polished 304 stainless tips for the listed GTI MKVI 2.0T applications.
Which GTI applications are covered?GTI MKVI gas L4-2.0L turbo, with Base 2010-2013 and Driver's Edition/Wolfsburg Edition 2014 named scopes. No diesel, Golf R or later GTI generation is inferred.
What parts and bands are included?one resonated mid-pipe 05-44676, one split tailpipe 05-44679 and two polished tips 49T25354-P07. The selected steps specify three supplied 2.5-inch bands total: one at the mid/tail joint and two for the tips. The diagram labels the mid/tail band 05-41061 but does not separately print part identities for the two tip bands.
Which original components are reused?The selected eight-step sheet retains the original front exhaust clamp and rubber hanger mounts. It does not supply a front flange-gasket service procedure or new gaskets.
In what order are the clamps tightened?Align the mid-pipe and tailpipe before tightening the original front exhaust clamp, then the supplied mid/tail 2.5-inch band. Install the two tips with their two supplied 2.5-inch bands and recheck the work. No numeric torque, fixed clearance dimension or mileage interval is printed; none is borrowed from another product.
Does this guide require cutting or brace removal?No selected cutting or chassis-brace removal step is printed. Those procedures are not borrowed from the separate Passat or Jetta systems.
Is there a selected torque or mileage interval?No numeric torque, fixed clearance dimension or mileage interval is printed. Follow the actual selected guide and vehicle service requirements; a 50-100-mile instruction from another product is not substituted.
Are the power and sound claims guaranteed?No. The primary claims +10 hp/+9 lb-ft without a selected linked test chart and describes sporty sound with drone kept to a minimum. No measured every-vehicle gain, fixed noise level or drone-free result is established.
Installation Instructions
- Confirm aFe 49-46405 against the exact vehicle and installed equipment. Inventory the actual components and follow the selected manufacturer instructions and current vehicle service requirements.
- Confirm exact GTI MKVI 2.0T and named year range. Cool the exhaust and secure the vehicle on stands at the exact vehicle manual's prescribed support positions.
- Loosen the original mid-pipe exhaust clamp. Remove the original muffler section by sliding it off the rubber hanger mounts.
- Install the selected resonated front mid-pipe using the original rubber hanger mounts, leaving its connection loose.
- Using one supplied 2.5-inch band, slide the selected tailpipe onto the mid-pipe and hanger mounts, leaving the band loose. Align the system, then tighten the original front clamp followed by the supplied mid/tail band.
- Install the two selected polished tips using the two supplied 2.5-inch bands. Recheck the complete installation. The selected sheet gives no numeric torque, fixed clearance or mileage interval, and no cutting, battery, sensor or brace procedure is borrowed.
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