exhaust mount bolts tightening sequence?

[som]

does anyone know the correct sequence for tightening bolts on exhaust system?

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

It's not necessary to tighten them in any particular order.

[BlackVXGTS]

Installation
Loosely install exhaust system as follows;
1. Attach front pipe and catalytic converter assembly, loosely to the exhaust manifolds (1).
2. Fit bumper rubber to the front pipes and the transmission extension housing hanger (2).
3. Hook intermediate assembly to suspension with two bumper rubbers. Fit two retaining clips to the suspension
bracket ends (3).
4. Fit sealing ring to the rear of the catalytic converter (4).
5. Attach the intermediate exhaust pipe to the catalytic converter using the two stepped bolts and conical springs
(4).
6. Install the intermediate muffler assembly to the rear muffler assembly and loosely install U-bolt clamp (5).
7. Attach the rear muffler assembly to the body mount hangers with two bumper rubbers (6) and retaining clips.
Tightening Sequence
1. Tighten the two stepped bolts at the rear of the catalytic converter, checking that the sealing ring is installed
(4).
2. Evenly tighten the U-bolt clamp nuts at the intermediate to rear muffler slip joint (5).
3. Tighten each flange nut evenly, so that a similar amount of thread is showing on each (1).
4. Ensure that all bumper rubbers are under load (2, 3 and 6). If this is not achieved, loosen exhaust joints in the
reverse order to the above. Load the hangers and re-tighten in the sequence described, from steps 1 to 3.
NOTE:
The exhaust system should be self-aligning and not require further adjustment, provided step 4 is achieved.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Does that manual tell you how to take a piss too?

[som]

you are a gem. worked perfectly with reduced unpleasant strained growl from the exhaust.everyone who replaces any part of their system should read this and follow your instructions to a tee,thanks heaps

[soop]

Does that manual tell you how to take a piss too?

BAHAHAHA.
It might fall off an punch through the floor otherwise, which will result in a floor pan critical warning light on the dash.

you are a gem. worked perfectly with reduced unpleasant strained growl from the exhaust.everyone who replaces any part of their system should read this and follow your instructions to a tee,thanks heaps

Wut?
Doing up the exhaust bolts relieves constipation, who'd have though.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Fitting up the exhaust and letting it hang off the rubbers in it's natural position before tightening anything up is just common sense, didn't think people needed instructions on how to do it.