Flex Pipe Question
 

I have a '05 Focus 2.0 automatic. The flex pipe needs to be replaced. I ordered a new one. It looks to me like someone cut off the flanges on the manifold side of the pipe and welded everything together. Isn't it supposed to have a flange on both ends?

At this point I'm not sure how to cut off the pipe to get a new flex pipe in place. Any ideas?

Thanks

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...864d864184.jpg

They are usually a one piece unit.
Appears somebody attempted a repair and it didn't come out too good.