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A3 Mk2
Power unit
4-cylinder TDI unit injector engine (2.0 ltr. 4-valve), mechanics
Exhaust system / Exhaust system on vehicles without particulate filter
Separating centre and rear silencers
Separating centre and rear silencers
Separating centre and rear silencers
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The connecting pipe can be cut through at the cutting point provided in order to renew the centre and rear silencers separately.
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The cutting point is marked by an indentation on the outside of the exhaust pipe.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
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Chain pipe cutter -VAS 6254-
Procedure
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Cut through exhaust pipe at a right angle at cutting point
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using chain-type pipe cutter -VAS 6254-.
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When installing, position clamp
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between marks
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and
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on side of exhaust pipe.
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Install clamp so that ends of bolts do not protrude beyond bottom of clamp.
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Bolt connection faces to rear
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Align exhaust system so it is free of stress
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Power unit
4-cylinder TDI unit injector engine (2.0 ltr. 4-valve), mechanics
Exhaust system / Exhaust system on vehicles without particulate filter
Separating centre and rear silencers
Stress-free alignment of exhaust system >
< Removing and installing front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter