Right front muffler, removing and installing

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Fig 1: Noise Insulation Quick-Release Fasteners

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Removing

Fig 2: Clamping Sleeves

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Fig 3: Front Muffler Retaining Straps Nuts

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Fig 4: Right Front Muffler Decoupling Nuts

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NOTE:

Decoupling elements at front mufflers must not be bent more than 10° danger of damage!

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Align exhaust system free of tension → Exhaust system, installing free of tension .
Deactivate vehicle lifting mode → 43 - Self Leveling Suspension .

Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Front muffler to exhaust manifold with catalytic converters	25 * See note
Front muffler to bracket	25 * See note

*Replace self-locking nuts.