Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Disconnecting, Fwd Vehicles

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Chain Pipe Cutter:VAS6254 

• 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 an indentation around the circumference of the exhaust pipe.

PROCEDURE 

-- Separate the exhaust pipe at a right angle at the separating point -arrow- using a :VAS6254  .

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-- When installing, position clamping sleeve -arrows- centrally on the separation point.

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-- Install the rear clamping sleeve. Refer to INSTALLATION POSITION FOR REAR CLAMPING SLEEVE .

-- Install the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .