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Removing and installing front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter > < Exhaust system - exploded view of components

A3 Mk1

Separating centre and rear silencers
Separating centre and rear silencers
t  The connecting pipe can be cut through at the cutting point provided in order to renew the centre and rear silencers separately.
t  Cutting location is marked by an indentation on circumference of exhaust pipe.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Chain-type pipe cutter -VAS 6254-
  A26-0790
Procedure
–  Cut through exhaust pipe at a right angle at cutting point -arrow 2- using chain-type pipe cutter -VAS 6254-.
–  When installing, position clamp -4- at the marks -arrow 1- and -arrows 3-.
  A26-0130
–  Fit clamp.
l  Bolt connection faces front.
–  Align exhaust system so it is free of stress → Chapter.
  A26-0159

Removing and installing front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter > < Exhaust system - exploded view of components