Remove exhaust system

WARNING: Hot surfaces .
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly .
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

Observe safety Instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE WATER CHANNEL LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to REMOVING REAR BUMPER TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH EXHAUST COVERS .
Refer to REMOVING REAR BUMPER PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING CENTER STIFFENING PLATE .

Unlock connector (1).
Disconnect the connector (1) of the exhaust flap (2).

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Unlock connector (1).
Disconnect the connector (1) of the exhaust flap (2).

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Use a suitable jack to secure the exhaust system (1) from falling down. If the exhaust system is drained while under tension, there is the risk that the retaining bolts (2) will break.

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Loosen nuts (1).

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Loosen screw (1).
Lower holder (2) of the exhaust bracket.

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Loosen screws (1).
Lay ground strap to one side.
Loosen screw (3).
Lower holder (2) of the exhaust bracket.

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Version A:
Loosen nuts (1).
Slide circlips (2) to the rear.
Guide out and remove the exhaust system with the help of three persons.
Remove the exhaust system towards the rear.

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Version B:
Loosen union nut (1).

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Version B:
Loosen union nut (1).

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Version B:
Release nuts (1).

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Version B:
Release nuts (1).
Guide out and remove the exhaust system with the help of three persons.
Remove the exhaust system towards the rear.

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