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Installation notes exhaust system - general

The 90° bend in the connector tube between the end muffler and the catalytic converter must be mounted facing the catalytic converter. It is designated by embossed arrowheads. The arrows are visible from above and below.

In order to separate the connector tube and the catalytic converter, the connecting sleeve must always be pushed in the direction of the catalytic converter.

Fig 1: Separating Connector Tube And Catalytic Converter
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NOTE: The connecting sleeves must always be replaced. When using used connecting sleeves, there is a danger that the exhaust system will weak.

The position of the sleeves is located in the middle between the arrowheads on the connector tube and the two circumferential grooves on the socket piece of the catalytic converter. When mounted correctly, only one groove should be visible.

Fig 2: Locating Sleeves Position
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