Tailpipes, aligning

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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 nuts (arrows) of brace between exhaust pipes.
Change distance of rear mufflers to each other.
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- = 9 to 14 mm

If necessary, check whether exhaust system is installed free of stress. Refer to Exhaust system, aligning free of stress (vehicles with front wheel drive) or Exhaust system, aligning free of stress (vehicles with all wheel drive) .