Exhaust system, aligning free of stress: Notes

Align the exhaust system as follows to avoid stresses in the system and prevent the transmission of noise into the body:

NOTE:

Before assembling the exhaust system, the front exhaust pipes and the catalytic converters must be aligned accurately and secured.
Loosen all bolted connections on the exhaust system (except exhaust manifold and flange mountings, catalytic converter/intermediate pipe).
The exhaust system must be aligned when it is cold.
Keep to the sequence described below.
The dimensions in the illustrations are approximate.