Left front muffler, removing and installing

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Removing

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Remove rear sound insulation by loosening fasteners - 2 and 4 -.

NOTE:

Ignore items - 1 and 3 -.

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Unbolt front transverse beam - arrows -.

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Remove left front muffler nuts - 1 -.

NOTE:

Ignore items - 2 and 3 -.

CAUTION: Risk of damaging decoupling elements in front exhaust pipe.

Do not bend decoupling elements in front exhaust pipe more than 10°.

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Remove nut - left arrow - at left front muffler retaining strap.

NOTE:

Ignore - right arrow -.

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Disconnect exhaust system at left clamping sleeve - 1 - and remove left front muffler.

NOTE:

Ignore - 2 -.

Installing

Tightening torque → Muffler, assembly overview .

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

NOTE:

Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.

Install front cross member → 40 - FRONT SUSPENSION .
Align exhaust system free of tension → Exhaust system, installing free of tension .