12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.29
Installing the main silencer
K00595-10
Main work
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Position the main silencer.
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Mount screws
1
but do not tighten yet.
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Attach spring
2
.
Spring hook (50305017000)
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Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Finishing work
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Install the right side cover. (
12.30
Cleaning the spark arrestor
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
Soot particles accumulate on the screen of the spark arrestor over time.
This changes the performance characteristics.
Preparatory work
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Remove the right side cover. (
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Remove the main silencer. (