64 12 089 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Muffler/Silencer

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WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Work on independent heating may only be carried out when it has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left underbody panelling . See 51 47 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT UNDERBODY PANELLING .

Slacken clamp (1).

Release screws (2) and remove muffler (3).

Tightening torque. See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Muffler/Silencer And Slacken Clamp

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