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A3 Mk2

Separating centre and rear silencers
Separating centre and rear silencers
t  The connecting pipe can be cut through at the cutting location in order to renew the centre or rear silencer 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
l  Tightening torque → Chapter
–  Cut through exhaust pipe at right angles at the position marked -arrow 2- using chain-type pipe cutter -VAS 6254-.
–  Position clamp -4- at side marks when installing -arrow 1- and -arrow 3-.
  A26-0732
–  Install clamp so that ends of bolts do not protrude beyond bottom of clamp.
l  Bolt connections face to rear.
–  Align the exhaust system so it is free of stress → Chapter.
  A26-0159

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