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 threaded connections - arrow - of brace between exhaust pipes.
Adjust distance between rear mufflers.
Tighten threaded fastener 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 - = approx. 20 mm.
Dimension - z - = 20 to 26 mm.

If necessary, check whether exhaust system is aligned tension-free → Exhaust system, installing free of tension .