Adjusting And Aligning Tailpipes

NOTE: Tailpipe not fitted correctly

Components can heat up

→ Observe exact gap dimensions.

→ After the test drive, check the gap dimensions again and re-adjust if necessary.

Information

If the gap dimensions of the tailpipes with respect to the rear apron are different due to design changes, the tailpipes must be adjusted to a uniform distance from the rear apron.

Check gap dimensions of tailpipe with respect to rear apron. =>

V8 S/V6 tailpipe

Fig 1: Identifying Gap Between Tailpipe And Rear Apron (V8 S/V6 Tailpipe)

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

X - Gap with respect to top of rear apron → Gap dimension X: 18 mm
Y - Work out gap at sides to the left and right uniformly → Gap dimension Y: 20 mm

V8 Sport/V8 Turbo tailpipe

Fig 2: Identifying Gap Between Tailpipe And Rear Apron (V8 Sport/V8 Turbo Tailpipe)

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X - Gap with respect to top of rear apron → Gap dimension X: 18 mm
Y - Work out gap at sides to the left and right uniformly → Gap dimension Y: 20 mm

V8 Exclusive tailpipe

Fig 3: Identifying Gap Between Tailpipe And Rear Apron (V8 Exclusive Tailpipe)

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X - Gap with respect to top of rear apron → Gap dimension X: 7 mm
Y - Work out gap at sides to the left and right uniformly → Gap dimension Y: 7 mm