SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Leon Mk2 > Power unit | 4-Cylinder injection engine (1.4 l engine with direct injection engine, turbocharger and displacement compressor) | Exhaust system | Removing and installing parts of exhaust system | Separating exhaust pipe and rear silencer

Separating exhaust pipe and rear silencer

t	The exhaust pipe can be cut through at the point marked in order to renew the exhaust pipe or the front silencer separately.

t	The cutting point is marked with an indentation on the outside of the exhaust pipe.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Chain-type pipe cutter -VAS 6254-

t	Pneumatic jig-saw -V.A.G 1523A-

Operation process

WARNING

Wear safety goggles and protective clothing to avoid any risk of injury from sharp metal parts.

–	Cut through exhaust pipe at right angles at separating point -2- using pneumatic sabre saw -V.A.G 1523A- or chain-type pipe cutter -VAS 6254-.

–	Position repair double clamp at side marks -1- and -3- when installing.

–	Install double clamp so that bolt ends do not protrude beyond lower edge of double clamp -arrow-.

–	Align exhaust system free of stress.

Mounting position and specified torque of the clamping sleeve → Chapter

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