Operation Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 65
12.29 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.
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Remove screws
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Pull the main silencer off of the manifold at the rubber sleeve
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12.30 Installing the main silencer
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Mount the main silencer with rubber sleeve
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Mount and tighten screws
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Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
12.31 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.
– Allow the exhaust system to cool down before performing any work on the vehicle.
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
– Remove the main silencer. ( p. 65)