Exhaust System, Installing

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Align the exhaust system when cold.

Procedure

-- Separate the exhaust system at the clamping sleeve -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts For Exhaust System Clamping Sleeve

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-- Align the clamping sleeve on the front exhaust pipe, allowing for dimension -a-. -Arrow- indicates the direction of vehicle travel. Dimension -a- = 5 mm.

Fig 2: Aligning Clamping Sleeve On Front Exhaust Pipe

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-- Tighten the front clamping sleeve nuts to 25 Nm.

NOTE:

The clamping sleeve threaded connection faces to the right.

Pay attention to the clamping sleeve position, the ends of the bolts must not protrude beyond the lower edge of the clamping sleeve.

Fig 3: Clamping Sleeve Location

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-- Then align the muffler, allowing for dimension -a- to the suspension. -Arrow- indicates the direction of vehicle travel. Dimension -a- = 7 to 9 mm.

Fig 4: Aligning Muffler

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-- Tighten the rear clamping sleeve nuts to 25 Nm.