Exhaust system, rear

Fig 1: Exhaust System, Component Overview - Exhaust System, Rear

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1 - 23 Nm

2 - Front clamping sleeve

Installed location → Installed position of front double clamps
Before tightening, align exhaust system tension-free → Exhaust System, Installing
Tighten threaded connections evenly.

3 - Retaining loop

4 - 23 Nm

5 - Suspended mount

6 - Center muffler

Original equipment as one unit with rear muffler. For repairs, replace each separately.
Separating point → Figure
Install exhaust system free of stress → Exhaust System, Installing

7 - 23 Nm

8 - Rear clamping sleeve

For individual replacement of center and rear mufflers
Installed location → Installed position of rear double clamps
Before tightening, align exhaust system tension-free → Exhaust System, Installing
Tighten threaded connections evenly.

9 - Rear muffler

For left side of vehicle
Original equipment as one unit with center muffler. For repairs, replace each separately.
Separating point → Figure
Install exhaust system free of stress → Exhaust System, Installing

10 - Retaining loop

11 - Suspended mount

12 - 23 Nm

13 - 23 Nm

14 - Clamping piece