Exhaust System, Installing

Procedure 

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

-- Loosen the clamping sleeve threaded connections.

Fig 1: Identifying Muffler Left Retaining Loop Dimension

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-- Press the rear muffler as far forward as possible -arrow- until the tension at the left retaining loop -a- = 11 to 13 mm.

-- Install clamping sleeves so that the bolt ends do not project over lower edge of clamping sleeves.

Fig 2: Identifying Installed Position Of Front Clamping Sleeves

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• The threaded connections are toward the right.