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

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

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-- Separate the exhaust pipes at a right angle at the separating points -arrow- using a :VAS6254 .

-- When installing, position the clamping sleeves -arrows- on the center of the separation cut.

Fig 2: Identifying Double Clamps And Bolt Ends

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-- Install the clamping sleeves so that the bolt ends do not project over lower edge of the clamping sleeves.

Fig 3: Identifying Installed Position Of Rear Double Clamps

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Installation position: threaded connections forward.

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