Exhaust System, Installing Without Tension

Procedure 

• Align the exhaust system when cold.

-- Loosen the front clamping sleeve -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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-- Push the exhaust system far enough forward -arrow- until the pretension on the retaining loop -1- at the exhaust pipe is -a- = 6 to 10 mm.

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-- Position the front clamping sleeve (refer to Figure) and tighten the threaded connections evenly.

Tightening Specifications 

• Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER