Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Separating, Vehicles With A Rear Muffler: Procedure

Fig 1: Separate Exhaust Pipe At A Right Angle At Separating Point

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-- Separate the exhaust pipe at a right angle at the separating point -arrow- using a :VAS6254  .

-- Position the clamping sleeve -arrows- centrally on the separation cut.

Fig 2: Positioning Clamping Sleeves On Center Of Separating Point

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-- Install the clamping sleeve so that the ends of the bolt do not extend beyond the lower edge of the clamping sleeve.

Fig 3: Identifying Installed Position Of Rear Double Clamps

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• Threaded connection faces toward the left.

-- Install the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING FREE OF TENSION, VEHICLES WITH A REAR MUFFLER .