Center and rear mufflers, separating

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Connecting pipe can be cut through at point marked to allow center and rear mufflers to be replaced separately.
Cutting point is marked with indentation on outside of exhaust pipe.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Body Repair Saw V.A.G 1523 A

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Body saw VAG1523A
Protective goggles

Vehicles with front wheel drive

Cut through exhaust pipe squarely using body saw, e.g. VAG1523A , at position indicated by punch marks.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles.

Fig 2: Position Center Of Clamp Strap Over Saw-Cut

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When installing, position center of clamp strap over saw-cut.

Installed position of clamp Installed position of rear clamps

Align exhaust system stress-free → Exhaust system - vehicles with front wheel drive, aligning stress-free .
Tighten bolted connections on clamp evenly to 40 Nm.

Vehicles with all wheel drive

Cut through exhaust pipe squarely using body saw, e.g. VAG1523A , at position indicated by punch marks.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles.

Fig 3: Positioning Center Of Clamp Strap Over Saw-Cut

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When installing, position center of clamp strap over saw-cut.

Installed position of clamp Installed position of rear clamps

Align exhaust system stress-free → Exhaust system - vehicles with all wheel drive, aligning stress-free .
Tighten bolted connections on clamp evenly to 40 Nm.