
12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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12.26
Removing the main silencer
Warning
Danger of burns
The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
–
Allow the exhaust system to cool down before performing any work on the vehicle.
V01814-10
–
Detach spring
1
.
Spring hook (50305017000C1)
–
Remove screws
2
and take off the main silencer with the
catalytic converter.
12.27
Installing the main silencer
S02101-10
–
Position the catalytic converter in the main silencer.
V01814-11
–
Position the main silencer. Mount screws
1
, but do not
tighten yet.
–
Attach spring
2
.
Spring hook (50305017000C1)
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
12.28
Cleaning the spark arrestor
Warning
Danger of burns
The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
–
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.