Installed Position For Rear Clamping Sleeve: Notes

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-- Disconnect the exhaust pipe at the disconnecting point -arrow 2- with the Chain Pipe Cutter VAS6254 or Body Saw VAG1523A.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamping Sleeve

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-- When installing, position the clamping sleeve -4- on side markings arrows -1- and -3-.

-- Install the clamping sleeve so that the bolt end does not project beyond the lower edge of the double clamp -arrow-.

Fig 2: Clamping Sleeve Location

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-- Align the exhaust system free of tension.