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A4 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- using chain-type pipe cutter -VAS 6254-.
  A26-0180
–  When reassembling, position the clamp -1- centrally over the cutting point.
  A26-0181
–  When fitting clamp, make sure ends of bolts do not project below bottom of clamp -arrow-.
l  Bolt connection faces to rear
–  Align exhaust system free of stress → Chapter.
  A26-0277

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