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A4 Cabriolet Mk2

Aligning tailpipes
Aligning tailpipes
   
Procedure
–  Check clearance between tailpipes and bumper on both sides.
l  Dimension -x- (left-side) = dimension -x- (right-side)
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If necessary, correct dimension -x- as follows:
–  Slacken bolt connection -arrow- on brace between exhaust pipes.
  Note
Illustration shows vehicle with four-wheel drive.
–  Adjust the distance between the rear silencers.
–  Fit new nut and tighten bolt connection to 25 Nm.
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–  Check clearance -y- between tailpipes and bumper:
l  Dimension -y- = 37 ... 43 mm.
–  If necessary, check whether the exhaust system is aligned free of stress → Chapter.
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Exhaust manifolds and intermediate pipes > < Stress-free alignment of exhaust system