Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Separating: Procedure

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Fig 1: Exhaust Pipe, Separation Point

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-- Cut the rear muffler on the marking -arrow 2- at a right angle.

-- When installing position the clamping sleeve in the center with the same distance dimension -a- to the side markings -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Distance

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-- The distance -a- must be approximately 5 mm.

-- Install the rear clamping sleeve.

-- Install the exhaust system free of tension, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .