If the exhaust system is one-piece, then on the pipeline of the exhaust system, mark the middle C between marks A and B of the cutting zones with a marker, as shown in Figure 12-6 (ruler).
Using a pipe cutter, cut the pipe of the exhaust system between the catalytic converter and the additional silencer in accordance with the markings in the middle between the two marks 1, Figure 12-9 (chain pipe cutter type 60 11 00 01 f. "Stahlwille" or tool Mot. 1199-01).
Figure 12-9 - Cutting the exhaust pipe between the catalytic converter and the additional muffler: 1 - cutting zone marks
Cut the pipeline of the exhaust gas system with a pipe cutter between the additional and main mufflers in accordance with the markings in the middle between the two marks 1, Figure 12-10 (chain pipe cutter type 60 11 00 01 f. "Stahlwille" or tool Mot. 1199-01).
Figure 12-10 - Cutting the pipeline of the exhaust gas system between the main and additional mufflers: 1 - cutting zone marks
Fix the main muffler with a technological hook to the car body (technological hook).
Disconnect the bracket for the additional muffler from the suspension cushion (cut suspension cushion if necessary), remove the additional muffler and couplings (in the presence of). Couplings to be replaced (flat screwdriver, utility knife). Perform the operation with an assistant.
Remove burrs on parts of the exhaust pipe that will be reused on the vehicle (flat file).