12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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B01814-11
Main work
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Disconnect spring
.
Spring hook (50305017000)
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Remove screws
and take off the main silencer.
12.29
Installing the main silencer
H00246-11
Main work
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Mount the main silencer. Mount screws
but do not tighten yet.
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Reconnect spring
.
Spring hook (50305017000)
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Tighten screws
.
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 (FE US)
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
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. (