Distance x on both sides of exhaust pipe and cross member
- x is the distance. It should be the same on both sides of the exhaust pipe.
After each removal or disconnection of the exhaust system, it must be aligned with the body, otherwise the system will be in a stressed state, which will lead to cracks or additional noise.
Alignment must be done on a cold exhaust system.
Order of execution
1. Raise the car and secure it on stands.
2. Loosen the clamp clamp between the catalytic converter and the middle muffler.
3. Install the exhaust pipe in such a position that it is parallel to the crossbeam and the distance x is the same on both sides of the exhaust pipe.
4. Position the rear muffler with the rear exhaust pipe horizontal to the ground.
Front wheel drive vehicles
5. Slide the exhaust pipe into the clamping bracket up to mark a (arrow 1).
Vehicles with 1.6-I engine with manual transmission
6. Push the exhaust pipe into the clamping bracket up to the mark s (arrow 2).
7. Tighten the mounting bracket bolts to 40 Nm. The clamping bracket must be horizontal to the left side of the vehicle.
8. Lower the car.
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