Clamping Sleeve Installation Position: Procedure

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-- Install the clamping sleeve in the position shown.

• The threaded connection points to the right in the direction of travel.
• The threaded connection -arrows- must not project over the lower edge of the clamping sleeve.
• Pay attention to the installation position of the screw-type clamp. The clamp must not touch other components.

Installation dimension for vehicles with marking on the exhaust pipe

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1 - Clamping Sleeve

2 - Exhaust Pipe

a - Installed Dimension

A - Exhaust System Marking

Installed dimension -a- for the clamping sleeve:

a - 8.5 mm

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Version A - 25 Nm

Version B - 30 Nm

Tighten the threaded connections evenly.