18 00 020 Removing and installing complete exhaust system (Conv.)
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Special tools required:
- 31 2 220
WARNING:
Scalding hazard!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Danger of injury!
Removal of the exhaust system must be carried out with the assistance of a second person.
Weight of exhaust system is approx. 40-50 kg.
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
Danger of injury!
Removal of the exhaust system must be carried out with the assistance of a second person.
Weight of exhaust system is approx. 40-50 kg.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
E64 only:
Remove tension struts on left and right. See 51 71 482 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT TENSION STRUT (ON REAR AXLE)
Support exhaust system with special tool 31 2 220.
Unscrew nuts (1).
Unscrew nuts (2).
Unscrew nut (1). Illustrations depict the left side - proceed in the same way for the right side.
Unscrew nuts.
Unfasten nut.
Unfasten screws.
Remove reinforcement plate (1).
Lower exhaust system carefully.