SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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11.28
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.
A00889-10
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Detach spring
1
.
Spring hook (50305017000C1)
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Remove screws
2
with the washers and take off the main silencer.
11.29
Installing the main silencer
A00889-11
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Position the main silencer.
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Mount screws
1
with the washers, but do not tighten yet.
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Attach spring
2
.
Spring hook (50305017000C1)
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Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
11.30
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.
–
Allow the exhaust system to cool down before performing any work on the vehicle.
Info
Over time, the fibers of the glass fiber yarn filling escape and the damper "burns" out.
Not only is the noise level higher, but the performance characteristics change.
Preparatory work
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Remove main silencer. (
