Remove exhaust system

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WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

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 TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .

WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

CAUTION: Component with heavy weight.
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.

Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

If installed: Removing the torsion struts on the right and left

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Driving without torsion strut is prohibited.

Unfasten nut (1).
Loosen screws (2).
Thread the right torsion strut (3) out and remove.

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Unfasten nut (1).
Loosen screws (2).
Thread the left torsion strut (3) out and remove.

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Loosen screws (1).
Partially detach the cover panel.

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Variant with ribbon clamp:
Detach the ribbon clamp (1).

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Version with V ribbon clip:
Release the V-ribbon clip (1).

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Loosen nut (1).

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Loosen nut (1).

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Loosen nut (1).

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Unlock and disconnect the connector (1) from the exhaust flap.

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Loosen nut (1).

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Loosen nut (1).
Lower, guide out and remove the exhaust system with the assistance of a second person.

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