Vehicles without clamp between center muffler and rear muffler

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Exhaust system must be aligned when cold.

Fig 1: Separating Exhaust System At Clamp

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Loosen bolted connections on front clamp.

Fig 2: Pushing Exhaust System Toward Front Of Vehicle

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Push exhaust system toward front of vehicle - arrow - until preloading at right side mounting of center muffler is - a - = 5 to 9 mm.
Tighten bolted connections on clamp evenly to 40 Nm.