Exhaust Pipes/Muffler, Disconnecting, AUDI Q7/Q8

• 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 separating point -arrow- using a Chain Pipe Cutter:VAS 6254  .

-- Position the clamping sleeve centrally on the separation cut. Refer to Figure.

-- Tighten the nuts -arrows-.

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

Tightening Specifications

• Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER, AUDI Q7/Q8