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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.32
Changing glass fiber yarn filling in 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. Do not touch hot components.
Info
Over time, the fibers of the glass fiber yarn escape and the damper "burns" out.
Not only is the noise level higher, the performance characteristic changes.
Preparatory work
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Remove the main silencer. (
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Main work
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Remove screws
of connecting cap
.
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Remove connecting cap
with the perforated pipe, O-ring
, and glass fiber
yarn filling
.
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Remove screws
and silencer cap
with O-ring
.
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Remove screws
and insert
together with insulating pad
.
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Clean the parts that need to be reinstalled and check for damage.
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Mount the new insulating pad on the insert and fasten with adhesive tape.
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Position the insert with the insulating pad in outer tube.
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Mount and tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screws on the main silencer
M5
7 Nm (5.2 lbf ft)
–
Mount O-ring
on the silencer cap.
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Fit the new glass fiber yarn filling onto the perforated pipe.
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Fit the connecting cap with the glass fiber yarn filling in the outer tube.
Info
Press the glass fiber yarn filling into the outer tube using a blunt tool.
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Mount and tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screws on the main silencer
M5
7 Nm (5.2 lbf ft)
–
Mount O-ring
on the silencer cap.
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Position the silencer cap with O-ring
in the outer tube.
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Mount and tighten screws
.
Guideline
Screws on the main silencer
M5
7 Nm (5.2 lbf ft)
Finishing work
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Install the main silencer. (
12.33
Removing the fuel tank
Danger
Fire hazard
Fuel is highly flammable.
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Never refuel the vehicle near open flames or burning cigarettes, and always switch off the engine first. Be careful that no
fuel is spilt, especially on hot vehicle components. Clean up spilt fuel immediately.
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The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and may emerge if overfilled. Follow the instructions on refueling.
