Front exhaust pipe and front muffler, separating

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A separating point is provided to replace front exhaust pipe or front muffler individually.
The separating point is marked by a depression around circumference of front exhaust pipe.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

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Chain pipe cutter VAS 6254

Work procedure

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Separate exhaust pipes at separating point - arrows - using chain pipe cutter VAS 6254 at a right angle.

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When installing clamping sleeve - arrows -, position at center on separating point.

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When installing double clamps, ensure that the bolt ends do not project beyond lower edge of clamping sleeves.

Threaded connections point outward.

Align exhaust system free of tension → Exhaust system, installing free of tension .