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Removing and installing front exhaust pipe (left-side) with starter catalytic converter and main catalytic converter > < Exhaust system - exploded view

A4 Mk2

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- using chain pipe cutter -VAS 6254-.
  A26-0455
–  When reassembling, position the clamps -1- and -2- centrally over the cutting point.
  A26-0470
–  Install clamps so that the bolt ends do not protrude beyond bottom of clamp.
l  Bolt connections face outwards.
–  Align exhaust system so it is free of stress → Chapter.
  A26-0807

Removing and installing front exhaust pipe (left-side) with starter catalytic converter and main catalytic converter > < Exhaust system - exploded view