Center muffler and rear muffler, separating

A separating point has been provided in the connecting pipe for individual replacement of the center or rear muffler

The separating point is marked by depressions around the circumference of the exhaust pipe.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Chain Pipe Cutter VAS 6254

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• Chain pipe cutter VAS 6254

Fig 2: Exhaust Pipes Separating Point

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Work sequence 

• Activate vehicle lifting mode → 43 - Self Leveling Suspension .
• Separate exhaust pipes at a right angle at separating point - arrow  - using chain pipe cutter VAS 6254.

Fig 3: Clamping Sleeves

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• When installing, position clamping sleeves - arrows  - centrally on separation point.

Fig 4: Adjusting Rear Double Clamps So That Bolt Ends Do Not Project Over Lower Edges Of Double Clamps

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• Install double clamps so that bolt ends do not project over lower edge of double clamp.

• Threaded connections face each other.

• Align exhaust system free of tension → Exhaust system, installing free of tension .
• Deactivate vehicle lifting mode → 43 - Self Leveling Suspension .