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Stress-free alignment of exhaust system > < Removing and installing front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter
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  The cutting point is marked by an indentation on the outside of the exhaust pipe.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Chain pipe cutter -VAS 6254-
  A26-0790
Procedure
–  Cut through exhaust pipe at a right angle at cutting point -arrow 2- using chain-type pipe cutter -VAS 6254-.
–  When installing, position clamp -4- between marks -arrow 1- and -arrow 3- on side of exhaust pipe.
  A26-0732
–  Install clamp so that ends of bolts do not protrude beyond bottom of clamp.
l  Bolt connection faces to rear
–  Align exhaust system so it is free of stress → Chapter.
  A26-0159

Stress-free alignment of exhaust system > < Removing and installing front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter