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Stress-free alignment of exhaust system > < Silencers - exploded view

A4 Mk1

Separating centre and rear silencers
Separating centre and rear silencers
t  The connecting pipe can be cut through at the cutting point in order to renew the centre and rear silencers separately.
t  The cutting point is marked by an indentation on the circumference of the exhaust pipe.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Chain pipe cutter -VAS 6254-
  A26-0790
Procedure
–  Cut through exhaust pipe at right angles at the position marked -arrow- using chain-type pipe cutter -VAS 6254-
  A26-0180
–  When installing, position centre of clamp -1- over cutting point.
  A26-0181
–  Fit clamp in horizontal position.
l  Bolt connection faces to left.
–  Align the exhaust system so it is free of stress → Chapter.
  A26-0218

Stress-free alignment of exhaust system > < Silencers - exploded view