Exhaust System, Installing Without Tension

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Exhaust System, Aligning

Align the exhaust system when cold.

-- Loosen the threaded connections on the clamping sleeves -1 and 2-.

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-- Push the exhaust system front section far enough forward until the pre-load on the retaining loops at the exhaust pipe -a- = 5 mm.

Fig 1: Identifying Tail Pipe Aligning

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Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER
Refer to OVERVIEW - EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM .