Adjusting tailpipe (as of MY '02)

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Fig 1: Identifying Tailpipe (As Of MY '02)

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Unscrew exhaust tailpipe. To do so, unscrew the fastening nut (wrench size 16) until the tail pipe can be moved in the flange area.

Fig 2: Unscrewing Exhaust Tailpipe (As Of MY '02)
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Adjust tail pipe until the upper edge of the tail pipe is horizontal and runs parallel to the rear spoiler.
The tailpipe must have an even distance to the rear panel. The dimension -A- must be 22 mm.

Fig 3: Identifying Tailpipe Distance Dimension To Rear Panel (As Of MY '02)
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Tighten the fastening nuts of the tailpipe clamp to 30 Nm (22 ftlb.).

Fig 4: Tightening Fastening Nuts Of Tailpipe Clamp (As Of MY '02)
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Loosen the tightening nut on the underside of the tailpipe.

Fig 5: Locating Tailpipe (As Of MY '02)
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Move the tailpipe until the projection from the body -Dimension B- is 7 to 10 mm.

Fig 6: Identifying Dimension Of Tailpipe Projection From Body (As Of MY '02)
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Tighten tightening nut onto the underside of the tailpipe to 23 Nm (17 ftlb.).

Fig 7: Locating Tailpipe (As Of MY '02)

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