Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Separating: Procedure

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 Chain Pipe Cutter:VAS6254  .

-- 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 WITHOUT TENSION .