Install the intermediate pipe

• Insert and install the intermediate pipe (1).

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  • Replace the screw (1).

    Parts:  screw

  • Tighten the bolt (1) on the rear axle support.
    TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
    
    

    Exhaust system to rear axle carrier
    M8x25 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	28 Nm

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  • Connect the intermediate pipe (3) with the help of the gripper clamp (1) and the (2) to the front silencer and rear silencer.
  • Center the gripper clamps (1) and (2) tighten.
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Clamp with partial replacement of exhaust system
  Clamp	Tightening torque	45 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALL THE TORSION STRUT ON THE RIGHT, AND ON THE LEFT WHERE REQUIRED .