Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Separating, Vehicles With Two Rear Mufflers

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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

-- Separate the exhaust pipes at a right angle at the separating points -arrow- using a Chain Pipe Cutter VAS6254.

Fig 1: Separate Exhaust Pipes At A Right Angle At Separating Points

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-- When installing, position the clamping sleeves -arrows- on the center of the separating point

Fig 2: Identifying Double Clamps And Bolt Ends

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

Fig 3: Identifying Installed Position Of Rear Double Clamps

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Installed position: the threaded connectors face forward.

-- Install the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING FREE OF TENSION, VEHICLES WITH TWO REAR MUFFLERS .