Vehicles with double clamp between center and rear mufflers

NOTE: For vehicles with double clamps between center and rear muffles, the center muffler must also be aligned.

Loosen bolts of double clamps between catalytic converters and center mufflers.
Push exhaust pipes forward (in direction of arrow) untill pretension at left rear mount is at center muffler is a = 7 to 9 mm (0.3 to 0.4 in.).

Fig 1: Pushing Exhaust Pipes Forward Left Rear Mount Is At Center Muffler
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Tighten double clamps between catalytic converters and center mufflers evenly to 40 Nm (30 ft lb). Installation position => DOUBLE CLAMPS FRONT, INSTALLATION POSITION .
Push rear muffler forward (in direction of arrow) until pretension at right rear mount at rear muffler is:
- Dimension a = 7 to 11 mm (0.3 to 0.43 in.)
Fig 2: Pushing Rear Muffler Forward At Right Rear Mount At Rear Muffler
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Tighten double clamps between and center and rear mufflers evenly to 40 Nm (30 ft lb). Installation position, see DOUBLE CLAMPS FRONT, INSTALLATION POSITION .