12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.25
12.26
12.27
70
Removing the main silencer
Warning
Danger of burns The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
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Allow the exhaust system to cool down before performing any work on the vehicle.
A00453-10
Installing the main silencer
A00453-11
Changing the glass fiber yarn filling of the main silencer
Warning
Danger of burns The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
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Allow the exhaust system to cool down before performing any work on the vehicle.
Info
Over a period, the fibers of the rock wool escape into the air, and the silencer "burns out".
Not only is the noise level higher, the performance characteristic changes.
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1
Detach springs
.
Spring hook (50305017000C1)
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2
Remove screw
and take off the main silencer.
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Position the main silencer. Mount screw
tighten yet.
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2
Attach springs
.
Spring hook (50305017000C1)
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1
Tighten screw
.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
Preparatory work
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Remove main silencer. (
1
, but do not
M8
25 Nm (18.4 lbf ft)
p. 70)