Subsequent Work

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Gap dimensions of tailpipe

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.

Check gap dimensions of tailpipe with respect to rear apron and adjust tailpipe if necessary. → 263419 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TAILPIPES ON DFI ENGINES
V8 S/V6 tailpipe
→ Gap dimension X: 18 mm

→ Gap dimension Y: 20 mm

Fig 1: [Identifying Gap Dimensions Of Tailpipe With Respect To Rear Apron]
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V8 Sport/V8 Turbo tailpipe
→ Gap dimension X: 18 mm

→ Gap dimension Y: 20 mm

Fig 2: Identifying Gap Dimensions Of Tailpipe With Respect To Rear Apron
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V8 Exclusive tailpipe
→ Gap dimension X: 7 mm

→ Gap dimension Y: 7 mm

Fig 3: Identifying Gap Dimensions Of Tailpipe With Respect To Rear Apron
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Adjust gap dimensions.
1. 1.1. Close the lid.
2. 1.2. Check gap dimensions at the lid. → 5000IN DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS
3. 1.3. Remove rear apron if necessary, loosen fastening nuts -1- and -3- , and adjust gap dimensions by moving the rear retaining strip -2- and the retaining bracket -4- . → Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)+/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.)
  
  Fig 4: Installing Rear Retaining Strip And Retaining Bracket
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Check gap dimensions of tailpipe with respect to rear apron and adjust tailpipe if necessary. → Subsequent Work
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- Only for vehicles with externally fitted spare wheel.
Install spare wheel mount.
Install tail lights → 943119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TAIL LIGHTS