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

Slacken clamp (1).

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

Tightening torque 64 12 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Silencer, Clamp And Screws

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