Removing And Installing Tailpipes

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Fig 1: Identifying V6, V8 S And V8 Turbo Tailpipes

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V6 tailpipe without bores
V8 S tailpipe with bores
V8 Turbo tailpipe with bores
Ball clamp
Rear silencer

Fig 2: Identifying Exclusive And Sport Tailpipes
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Ball clamp
Exclusive tailpipe
Sport tailpipe
Ball clamps
Sport rear silencer
Rear silencer

Loosen screw on ball clamp -1- . Open up ball clamp and slide it aside.

Fig 3: Identifying Ball Clamp
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Loosen tailpipe and remove it towards the rear through the rear apron.
Clean extension positions and replace ball clamp.
Move tailpipes into installation position and align them. To do this, tighten ball clamp slightly, check the gap dimensions, align the tailpipes and then tighten the ball clamp. → Adjusting And Aligning Tailpipes

Fig 4: Identifying Installation Position Of V6 And V8 S Tailpipe
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1. Tailpipe
2. Rear silencer
3. Ball clamp
4. Rear apron