Exhaust System, Installing Without Tension
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Procedure
- Align the exhaust system when cold.
-- Loosen the front clamping sleeve -arrows-.
-- Push the exhaust system far enough forward -arrow- until the pretension on the retaining loop -1- at the exhaust pipe is -a- = 6 to 10 mm.
-- Position the front clamping sleeve (refer to the appropriate service information) and tighten the threaded connections evenly.
Tightening Specifications
- Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER