AWD

Center and Rear Mufflers, Disconnecting

• A separating point has been provided in the connecting pipe for individual replacement of the center or rear muffler

• The separating point is marked by depressions around the circumference of the exhaust pipe.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Chain Pipe Cutter (VAS 6254)

Procedure

- Separate the exhaust pipes at the separating point - arrows - using Chain Pipe Cutter ( VAS6254) at a right angle.





• The middle of the 3 impressions on the exhaust pipe is the separating point.

- When installing, position clamping sleeves - 1 - and - 2 - at center on separating cut.





- When installing the double clamps, ensure that the bolt ends do not project beyond the lower edge of the double clamp.





• Threaded connections point toward outside.

- Align exhaust system free of tension. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Aligning ] Procedures.

- Tighten the clamping sleeve threaded connections evenly to 40 Nm.