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Removing and Installing Tailpipe Cover



Removing Tailpipe Cover

DANGER:
Incorrect raising of the vehicle
- Damage to person or property caused by the car falling down
- Raise the vehicle at the prescribed jacking points.

1. Loosen hexagon nut (M10) at the clamp on the tailpipe cover.










2. Open up clamp.
3. Pull off tailpipe cover.
4. Clean tailpipe support with a wire brush. The connecting areas can be sprayed with high-temperature grease for easier assembly.

Installing tailpipe cover

Installing tailpipe cover - Boxster
1. Push tailpipe cover with clamp onto the tailpipe.

NOTE: When fitting the tailpipe cover for the first time, set the dimension -a- and -b- to 26.5 mm.

2. Adjust tailpipe position as shown below.







3. Tighten hexagon nut (M10) -Arrow- on clamp.
Tightening torque: 65 (48 ftlb.) Nm







Installing tailpipe cover - Cayman
1. Push on tailpipe with clamp.

NOTE: When fitting the tailpipe cover for the first time, the dimension -a- must be reduced by 1.5 mm.

2. Adjust tailpipe position as shown below.







3. Slide the tailpipe cover onto the tailpipe until the edge is flush with the rear end.
4. Tighten hexagon nut (M10) -1- on clamp.
Tightening torque: 65 (48 ftlb.) Nm