Center muffler and rear muffler, separating

• 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 depressions around the circumference of the exhaust pipe.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Chain Pipe Cutter VAS 6254

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• Chain pipe cutter VAS 6254

Work procedure 

Fig 2: Separating Exhaust Pipes At Separating Point Using Chain Pipe Cutter VAS 6254 At A Right Angle

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• Separate exhaust pipe at separating point - arrow  - using Chain Pipe Cutter VAS 6254 at a right angle.

Fig 3: Positioning Clamping Sleeves At Center On Separating Cut

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• When installing, position clamping sleeves - 1  - and - 2  - at center on separating cut.

Fig 4: Installing Double Clamps So That Bolt Ends Do Not Project Over Lower Edge Of Double Clamp

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

• Threaded connections point toward outside.

• Align exhaust system free of tension → Exhaust system, installing free of tension .