Muffler: Service and Repair

Center and Rear Muffler, Separating

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

• The separating point is marked by a depression around circumference of exhaust pipe.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Chain pipe cutter (VAS 6254)

Work procedure

- Separate exhaust pipes at separating point - arrows - using chain pipe cutter (VAS 6254) 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 double clamps, ensure that the bolt ends do not project beyond lower edge of double clamp.





• Threaded connections point toward outside.

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

- Tighten clamping sleeves mounting bolts uniformly to 23 Nm.