AUDI A8 2000 D2 / 1.G AHA ATQ Engines Exhaust System Components Manual
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Separating point 
At factory, center and rear mufflers are 
installed as single component. 
Replacement center and rear mufflers are 
supplied separately, with double clamp for 
connecting joint Cutting through at separating point   Fig. 1 
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To front mufflers 
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Cutting  Fig. 1  Separating point between front and rear mufflers
-  Using VAG1523 body saw, cut through connecting pipe between 
center muffler and rear muffler at groove. 
   Distance -a-: approx. 182 mm (7 in.).
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