Vehicles Without Double Clamps Between Center And Rear Mufflers

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Audi S5, 2011 Audi S5, 2010 Audi S5, 2009 Audi S5, and 2008 Audi S5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Dimension -A- For Retaining Loop

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-- Loosen the bolt on the front clamping sleeves.

-- Push the exhaust system far enough forward -arrow- until the pre-load on the retaining loops in front of the center muffler is -a- = 6 to 10 mm.

-- Tighten the clamping sleeve threaded connections evenly.

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