64 12 580 Removing and installing/replacing exhaust pipe

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

NOTE: Graphic similar.

Release screws (1).

Remove lower left cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Left Cover Screws

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Slacken nut (1).

Release screw (2).

Withdraw exhaust pipe (3) in direction of arrow from silencer (4).

Installation note:

Make sure exhaust pipe (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Pipe From Silencer

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