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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.29
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. Do not touch hot components.
Info
Over a period, the fibers of the glass fiber yarn vanish into the air, and the silencer "burns out".
Not only is the noise level higher, the performance characteristic changes.
The operations are the same for the left and right sides.
Preparatory work
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Remove the main silencer. (
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Main work
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Remove screws
.
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Take off connecting cap
.
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Remove the silencer cap
together with the perforated pipe and glass fiber yarn
fillings
and
.
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Clean the parts that need to be reinstalled and check for damage.
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Mount the new glass fiber yarn fillings
and
on the perforated pipe.
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Position the silencer cap with the perforated pipe
in the outer tube.
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Position the connection cap
.
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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. (
12.30
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.
Warning
Danger of poisoning
Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
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Fuel must not come into contact with the skin, eyes, or clothing. Do not breathe in the fuel vapors. If contact occurs with
the eyes, rinse with water immediately and contact a physician. Immediately clean contaminated areas on the skin with
soap and water. If fuel is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. Change clothing that has been contaminated with
fuel. Store fuel properly in a suitable canister and keep away from children.
Preparatory work
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Fold the seat up. (
