Exhaust System, Installing Without Tension: Procedure

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Align the exhaust system when cold.

-- Loosen the threaded connections on the clamping sleeve -2-.

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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.

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-- Pay attention to the clamping sleeve installation position. Refer to CLAMPING SLEEVE INSTALLATION POSITION .

-- Tighten the clamping sleeve threaded connections evenly.