Remove complete exhaust system
NOTE:
High-voltage system.
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
The high-voltage system operates on the basis of hazardous, electrical voltage and high currents. Mortal hazard through electric shock!
- All work on the high-voltage system may only be carried out by specially trained and technically experienced personnel.
- For additional information see:
- For additional information see:
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Mount the exhaust system in a de-energized state, following the tightening sequence from the rear silencer towards the exhaust manifold.
Mount the exhaust system in a de-energized state, following the tightening sequence from the rear silencer towards the exhaust manifold.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .
- Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING THE TORSION STRUT ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT WHERE REQUIRED .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR AXLE COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
CAUTION:
Component with heavyweight.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Note component's center of gravity.
- Support component using a jack.
- Secure component against falling off the jack.
CAUTION:
Heavy component.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.
- Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
- Version with ribbon clamp:
Detach the ribbon clamp (1) .
- Version with V ribbon clip:
Unfasten circlip (1) .
- Loosen nut (1)
.NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
- Release the screw (1)
on the rear axle support.NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
- Loosen screw (1) .
- Remove ground strap (2) .
- Release the screw (3)
on the rear axle support.
- Loosen nuts (1)
.
- Unlock and loosen connector (1) .
- Loosen nuts (2).
- Guide out and remove the exhaust system.