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❑ Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Exhaust System, Installing without Tension”, page 177 .
8 - Front Muffler
❑ With coupling:
♦ Do not bend more than 10°
♦ Do not load on cable
♦ Do not damage wire mesh at decoupling element
❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “1.3 Front Muffler, Removing and Installing”, page 174 .
❑ Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Exhaust System, Installing without Tension”, page 177 .
9 - Gasket
❑ Always replace after removing.
10 - Nut
❑ 23 Nm
11 - Mount
❑ Always replace if damaged
❑ Check the pretension. Refer to ⇒ “1.5 Exhaust System, Installing without Tension”, page 177 .
❑ Equipped on some models
12 - Bolt
❑ 23 Nm
13 - Front Clamping Sleeve
❑ Before tightening, align the exhaust system without tension. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Exhaust System, Installing without Tension”, page 177 .
❑ Tighten the threaded connections equally to 23 Nm.
❑ Installation position. Refer to ⇒ Fig. ““Front Clamping Sleeve - Installation Position”“ , page 171 .
14 - Retaining Loop
❑ Always replace if damaged
❑ Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Exhaust System, Installing without Tension”, page 177 .
15 - Bracket
16 - Bolt
❑ 23 Nm
17 - Rear Muffler
❑ Original equipment one unit with the center muffler. If a repair is required replace each separately
❑ Separating point. Refer to ⇒ “1.2 Exhaust Pipes/Mufflers, Disconnecting”, page 173 .
❑ Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Exhaust System, Installing without Tension”, page 177 .
18 - Rear Clamping Sleeve
❑ Before tightening, align the exhaust system without tension. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Exhaust System, Installing without Tension”, page 177 .
❑ Tighten the threaded connections equally to 23 Nm.
❑ Installation position. Refer to ⇒ Fig. ““Rear Clamping Sleeve - Installation Position”“ , page 171 .
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