Adjusting tailpipe

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Fig 1: Identifying Tailpipe

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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
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Adjust tailpipe until the upper edge of the tail pipe is horizontal and runs parallel to the rear spoiler.

Fig 3: Adjusting Tailpipe
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The tail pipe must have an even distance to the rear panel. The dimension -A- should be 25 to 26 mm.

Fig 4: Identifying Tail Pipe Distance Dimension To Rear Panel
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Tighten the fastening nuts of the tailpipe clamp to 30 Nm (22 ftlb.).

Fig 5: Tightening Fastening Nuts Of Tailpipe Clamp

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