64 12 089 Removing and installing/replacing silencer (auxiliary heater)

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WARNING: Risk of burning!
Work on auxiliary heater may only be carried out when it has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary work:

REMOVE FRONT LEFT WHEEL ARCH TRIM

Removal:

Slacken clamp (1).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Silencer, Clamp And Screw

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Installation:

Position silencer (3) correctly.

Tighten down screw (2).

Tighten clamp (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Silencer, Clamp And Screw

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Required reworking:

Install FRONT LEFT WHEEL ARCH COVER