Tailpipes, aligning

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:

• Left dimension - a  - = right dimension - a  -.
• Ignore dimension - b  -.

If necessary, correct dimension "a" as follows:

Fig 2: Loosening Brace Bolts Between Exhaust Pipes

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• Loosen brace bolts - arrows  - between exhaust pipes.
• Adjust distance between rear mufflers.
• Tighten bolts 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  - = 15 mm.
• Dimension - z  - = 20 to 26 mm.

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