Tailpipes, aligning

Fig 1: Checking Distance Of End Pipes At Left/Right To Bumper

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• Check distance of end pipes at left and right to bumper:

• Dimension - x  - left = dimension - x  - right.

If necessary, correct dimension x as follows:

Fig 2: Locating Nut Of Brace Between Exhaust Pipes

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• Loosen nut - arrow  - of brace between exhaust pipes.
• Adjust distance between rear mufflers.
• Tighten nut to 23 Nm.

Fig 3: Checking Distances Of End Pipes To Bumper

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• Check distances - y  - and - z  - of end pipes to bumper:

• Dimension - y  - = greater than 20 mm.
• Dimension - z  - = 10 to 16 mm.

• If necessary, check whether exhaust system is aligned tension-free → Exhaust system, installing tension free .