Replacing the exhaust cover

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Exhaust covers must be replaced after removal.
The correct stop on the exhaust system can not be guaranteed after removal.

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Version A:
Replace the exhaust cover (1).

Parts: Exhaust cover

Correctly position and align the exhaust cover (1) on the exhaust system.

Slide the exhaust cover (1) with increased force onto the exhaust system up to the stop (2).

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Variant B:
Replace exhaust covers (1).

Parts: Exhaust cover

Position and align exhaust covers (1) correctly on the exhaust system.

Use increased force to slide the exhaust cover (1) onto the exhaust system up to the stop.

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Version C:
Replace the exhaust cover (1).

Parts: Exhaust covers

Position and align exhaust covers (1) correctly on the exhaust system.

Use increased force to slide the exhaust cover (1) onto the exhaust system up to the stop.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .