Exhaust System, Installation Without Tension

Procedure 

• Align exhaust system when cold.
• Tightening specification. Refer to MUFFLER OVERVIEW .

-- On a vehicle with air suspension, activate vehicle lift mode. Refer to VEHICLE LIFT MODE .

-- Loosen the clamping sleeve threaded connections -arrows-.

Fig 1: Disconnect Exhaust System At Clamping Sleeve -Arrows-

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-- Press exhaust system forward -arrow- under the following tension dimensions are adjusted on the individual retaining loops:

Fig 2: Identifying Left Front Retaining Loop Dimensions

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• Left front strap: -a- = 4 mm.

• Right and left rear strap: -a- = 10 mm.
  Fig 3: Identifying Left And Right Rear Retaining Loops Dimensions

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-- Hold exhaust system in this position and tighten clamping sleeve screws evenly.

-- Align the tail pipes. Refer to TAIL PIPES, REPLACING .

-- On a vehicle with air suspension, deactivate vehicle lift mode. Refer to VEHICLE LIFT MODE .