Removing Tailpipe Cover

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If twin-tailpipe covers are installed (sports exhaust system, I-no. 176), the cheese head bolt (hexagon socket) on the cast aluminum cover must not be loosened.

Overview of tailpipe covers with welded ball clamp and replacement clamp:

Carrera tailpipe cover
Carrera S tailpipe cover

Fig 1: Identifying Tailpipe Covers
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Spray threaded connection and sliding base with anti-rust agent before removing tailpipe cover.
CAUTION:
Hot components
- Risk of burns
→ Let hot components cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

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- Replace the ball clamp on the tailpipe cover whenever it is opened.
- When removing the tailpipe cover for the first time, remove the spotweld on the original clamp and fit a new clamp on the tailpipe cover (do not weld it).
Unscrew the fastening screw -2- on the ball clamp.

Fig 2: Identifying Fastening Screw On Tailpipe Cover
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Open up the ball clamp and pull the tailpipe cover -1- off the tailpipe.
Remove spotweld on the clamp and replace the clamp.