Exhaust System, Installing Without Tension

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Requirement

The exhaust system must be set up in cold condition.

-- Loosen the screws for the front clamp -1-.

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-- Push the exhaust system forward, until distance -a- is reached at the forwardmost retaining loop and hold it.

Fig 1: Identifying Tail Pipe Aligning

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Distance -a-. Refer to Check and Adjustment Values .

-- Tighten the front clamping sleeve. Refer to Clamping Sleeve Installation Position .