Installing Exhaust System

1. 1.1 Position exhaust system on a transmission jack and secure it with a tension strap -arrows-  .

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Securing exhaust system on transmission jack (similar to illustration)

> Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 

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Rear silencer holders (figure shows V8 Turbo)

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Loosening decoupling elements

1. 4.1 Fit and tighten screws -4-  on transmission support holders -3-  .

   > Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 

2. 4.2 Attach new ball clamps -2-  to the connection between the catalytic converters and front silencer.
   1. 4.2.1 Tighten ball clamps -2-  .

      > Tightening torque 35 Nm (26 ftlb.) 

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      Exhaust system on transmission support

3. Fit holder for centre exhaust system mount -2-  .
   1. 5.1 Fit and tighten screws -1-  .

      > Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 

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      Centre exhaust system mount

4. For vehicles with sports exhaust system:  Connect vacuum hose -1-  to vacuum unit for exhaust flap -2-  .

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   Vacuum hose for exhaust system

5. Plug in cable plugs -1-  on actuators -2-  .

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   Actuator for exhaust flap

6. For vehicles with rear axle steering:  Fit strut -4-  between the rear silencers.

   > Tightening torque 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 

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   Exhaust system (figure shows V8 Turbo)

7. Install tunnel strut -3-  .
   1. 9.1 Fit and tighten screws -1 and 2-  .

      > Tightening torque 50 Nm (37 ftlb.) 

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      Tunnel strut