Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Disconnecting

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NOTE:

A separating point has been provided in the connecting pipe for removing, installing and 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

Pneumatic Body Saw:VAS 6780

Fig 1: Body Repair Saw (V. A. G 1523A)
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Chain Pipe Cutter:VAS 6254

Fig 2: Chain Pipe Cutter VAS 6254
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Protective Eyewear

Procedure

CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to flying metal shavings.

Irritation and injury to skin and eyes possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Wear safety gloves.

-- Separate the exhaust pipe at a right angle at the separating point -arrow- using, for example, the Pneumatic Body Saw:VAS 6780 .

Fig 3: Identifying Separating Point

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-- When installing position the clamping sleeve at the side markings.

-- Install the clamping sleeve so that the end of the bolt does not extend past the lower edge of the clamping sleeve.

Fig 4: Clamping Sleeve Installation Position

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Component	Tightening Specification
Clamping Sleeve	30 Nm