Exhaust System: Service and Repair

Exhaust System, Installing

• Align the exhaust system when cold.

• For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Center and Rear Mufflers Overview ] Center and Rear Mufflers Overview.

- Loosen the nuts on the front clamping sleeves.

- Loosen the nuts on the repair clamps, if equipped.

- Press the exhaust system forward - arrow - until the following tensions are adjusted on the individual retaining loops:

• Front retaining loop: Dimension - a - = 2 mm






• Center retaining loop: Dimension - a - = 15 mm






• Rear retaining loop: Dimension - a - = 12 mm






- Hold the exhaust system in this position and tighten the clamping sleeve nuts evenly to 35 Nm.

• A 2nd technician is needed to align the exhaust system with repair sleeves between the front and rear mufflers.

• If all adjustment dimensions are not achieved, loosen the affected suspended mount at the body and shift accordingly.