11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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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.
S04550-10
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Remove screws
1
with the washers.
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Pull off the main silencer from the manifold at exhaust sleeve
2
.
11.29
Installing the main silencer
S04551-10
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Position the main silencer in exhaust sleeve
1
.
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Mount and tighten screws
2
with the washers.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
11.30
Changing the 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 before performing any work on the vehicle.
Info
Over time, the fibers of the rock wool escape into the air, and the main silencer "burns out".
Not only is the noise level higher, the performance characteristic changes.
Preparatory work
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Remove the main silencer. (