Exhaust Pipes/Muffler, Separating, AUDI Q5

• 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.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Chain Pipe Cutter:VAS 6254 
  Fig 1: Chain Pipe Cutter VAS 6254

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Procedure

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-- Separate the exhaust pipes at a right angle at the notch -arrow- using a Chain Pipe Cutter:VAS 6254  .

-- When installing, position the clamping sleeves -arrows- on the center of the separation cut.

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-- Install the clamping sleeves. Refer to the appropriate Service Information. .

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

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER, AUDI Q5