Replacing center silencer

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 .

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to REMOVING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING CENTER STIFFENING PLATE .

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If the Separation point (1) is not marked by a grain (2) in the pipe, then determine the separation point (1) by means of the length of the pipe on the new rear silencer.
Apply the separation point (1) to faulty rear silencer and mark it.
Protect the front silencer from falling.
Cut through exhaust pipes at the marked point with a suitable tool.

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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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If the separation point (1) is not marked by a punch mark (2) in the pipe, then determine the separation point (1) by means of the pipe length on the new center muffler.
Apply the separation point (1) to faulty center silencer and mark it.
Secure center silencer against falling off.
Cut through exhaust pipes at the marked point with a suitable tool.

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Loosen screw (1).
Lower the exhaust system holder (2).

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Loosen screw (1).
Lay ground strap to one side.
Loosen screw (3).
Lower the exhaust system holder (2).
Remove the center silencer.

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Remove the rubber mount (2) from the bars (1) of the former rear silencer.
Install the rubber mount (2) on the bars (1) of the rear silencer.

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Replace the circlips (2).
Parts: Clamps
Slide circlips (2) onto the center silencer.
Adjust the rear silencer (1) on the center silencer (3).

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Replace the circlips (1).
Parts: Clamps
Slide circlips (1) onto the center silencer (2).
Adjust the left-hand front pipe (4) and the right-hand front pipe (3) on the center silencer (2).

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Position the holder of the exhaust system (2).
Position the ground strap.