A6 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (ART) (2000)
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Remove exhaust pipe from retainer bracket -arrow-.
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Loosen double clamp -1- and push toward front.
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Carefully take out exhaust pipe.
CAUTION!
DO NOT bend swivel joint of exhaust pipe by more than 10° to prevent damage.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal but note the following:
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Align exhaust system to be free of stress.
Tightening torques
Components
Nm/ft lb
Front exhaust pipe and catalytic
TWC converter to retainer bracket
25/18
Front exhaust pipe and catalytic
TWC converter to exhaust manifold 25/18
Clamp for exhaust pipe
40/30