Need Help With Exhaust Removal
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Burning Brakes
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From: Palm City Fl
Need Help With Exhaust Removal
I am going to put the Ti from my 02Z on my 99 A4 Coupe. I got the Left (drivers side) muffler off with no troubel. I can not get the right side to clear the transmission no matter which way I turn it. I noticed this side looks like the previous owner must have cut the pipe just behind the axel and welded it back together. Also both flanges look like they were cut off and welded back on. I had a hard time getting a socket to fit on the bolts because of the weld bead. Anyway is there a trick to getting the passenger side muffler out or should I just cut it as I don't plan on ever using them again, but if I cut it will I get the Ti in? Please Help! 
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On A4 equipped cars, you may also have to remove the passenger side fuel tank heat shield to get the exhaust off in one piece.
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You really need to have it on a lift...they should come right out.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Palm City Fl
Well I want to thank everyone for their replys 
I got the exhaust off buy taking the passenger side fuel tank heat shield off, once I did that it came right off. The service manual should mention that. Wish I had seen your post earlier Vetman Jack, lol thanks though. I have a kwik lift, and let me tell you what a garet tool that is
So now the Ti's are on the 99 coupe. finally! lmao
I got the exhaust off buy taking the passenger side fuel tank heat shield off, once I did that it came right off. The service manual should mention that. Wish I had seen your post earlier Vetman Jack, lol thanks though. I have a kwik lift, and let me tell you what a garet tool that is So now the Ti's are on the 99 coupe. finally! lmao
