Exhaust System, Installing Without Tension: Procedure

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Align the exhaust system when cold.

NOTE: The arrow symbol points in the direction of travel.

-- Loosen the screws for the front clamping sleeve -arrow-.

Fig 1: Locating Clamping Sleeve Screws

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-- Push the exhaust system far enough forward until the pre-load on the retaining loops at the exhaust pipe -a- = 9 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Tail Pipe Aligning

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