Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Separating, Vehicles With A Rear Muffler: Procedure

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Fig 1: Separate Exhaust Pipe At A Right Angle At Separating Point

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-- Separate The Exhaust Pipe At A Right Angle At The Separating Point -Arrow- Using A :VAS6254 .

-- Position The Clamping Sleeve -Arrows- Centrally On The Separation Cut.

Fig 2: Positioning Clamping Sleeves On Center Of Separating Point

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-- Install The Clamping Sleeve So That The Ends Of The Bolt Do Not Extend Beyond The Lower Edge Of The Clamping Sleeve.

Fig 3: Identifying Installed Position Of Rear Double Clamps

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Threaded Connection Faces Toward The Left.

-- Install The Exhaust System Without Tension. Refer To EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING FREE OF TENSION, VEHICLES WITH A REAR MUFFLER .