18 12 045 Removing and installing/replacing central muffler

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Special tools required:

00 2 210

WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform these tasks after exhaust system has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks: Remove exhaust system.

Cut exhaust pipe with special tool 00 2 210 at marked points and deburr. Replace center muffler (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Center Muffler (2)

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Connect center muffler and front muffler by means of clamping sleeves.

Fig 2: Aligning Clamping Sleeves

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Connect center muffler to rear muffler by means of clamping sleeve.

Fig 3: Aligning Clamp

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