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Exhaust System, Aligning

-- Loosen front double clamping bolts  EXHAUST SYSTEM OVERVIEW.

-- Push exhaust system far enough forward so tension at the retaining loop at rear muffler is a = 5 to 11 mm.

Fig 1: Identifying Pre-Tension Dimension Of Retaining Loop At Rear Muffler
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-- Install clamping sleeve so that the end of the bolt does not extend beyond the lower edge of the clamping sleeve.

Fig 2: Clamping Sleeve Location
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-- Tighten clamping sleeve threaded connections evenly.

Aligning Tailpipe:

-- Align the tailpipes so the distance -a- is the same on the left and right.

Fig 3: Aligning Exhaust System
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-- At the same time, the clearance -b- from the bumper cut-out to the tailpipes must be achieved.

-- If necessary, loosen the suspended mountings of the rear muffler to align the tailpipes.