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

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Chain Pipe Cutter VAS6254
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 an indentation around the circumference of the exhaust pipe.

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 Chain Pipe Cutter VAS6254.

-- Position the clamping sleeve -arrow- on the center of the separating point

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 free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING FREE OF TENSION, VEHICLES WITH A REAR MUFFLER .