Exhaust System, Installing Without Tension: Procedure

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Align the exhaust system when cold.

-- Loosen the front clamping sleeve(s) -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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All except Audi A8/Q7/Q8:

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-- 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 Figure) and tighten the threaded connections evenly.

Audi A8/Q7/Q8:

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-- Push the exhaust system far enough forward -arrow- until the pretension on the retaining loop at the exhaust pipe is -a- = 6 to 10 mm.

-- Position the front clamping sleeves (refer to the appropriate service information ) and tighten the threaded connections evenly.