Installing Rear Mufflers - Porsche 996 TT Repair Manual

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Installing rear mufflers

1. Install rear mufflers with new seals. The seals between the exhaust turbochargers and the rear
muffler must be replaced. Move the rear muffler into installation position and push the two
tensioning straps over the holder on the engine carrier. Then slightly tighten the two hexagon
socket head bolts.
2. Screw down the rear muffler on the exhaust catalytic converters. To do this, replace the four
fastening nuts on the turbocharger flange on the left and right of the vehicle and tighten to 30 Nm
(22 ftlb.).
3. Tighten tensioning straps. Centre the rear muffler and align free of tension. Tighten the two hexagon
socket screws to 15 Nm (11 ftlb.).
4. Connect oxygen sensors. Reconnect the four oxygen sensor cables and clip
them in.
To conclude: Install bumpers, centre heat shield and rear spoiler ' 635519 Removing and installing rear
spoiler
.
Check exhaust system for leaks.
Location
Screw connection on turbocharger flange
Restraining strap on rear muffler
Installing rear mufflers
einordnung
Thread Tightening torque Nm (ftlb.)
M8
M6
30 (22)
15 (11)
639