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 a depression around the circumference of the exhaust pipe.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Chain Pipe Cutter VAS6254

Procedure 

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Separating Point

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Proceed as follows:

-- On a vehicle with air suspension, activate vehicle lift mode, refer to VEHICLE LIFT MODE .

-- Separate the exhaust pipe at a right angle at the separating point -arrows- using the Chain Pipe Cutter VAS 6254.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Repair Sleeve

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-- Install the left clamping sleeve so the threaded connections are at the left.

Fig 3: Installed Position Of Rear Double Clamps

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• Ends of screws point down.

-- Install right clamping sleeve so threaded connections are at top.

• Ends of screws point toward right.

-- Install exhaust system free of stress, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING .

-- On a vehicle with air suspension, deactivate vehicle lift mode, refer to VEHICLE LIFT MODE .