Remove exhaust system
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
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.
Mount the exhaust system in a de-energized state, following the tightening sequence from the rear silencer towards the exhaust manifold.
Preliminary work
WARNING:
Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!
Risk of burning!
- Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
CAUTION:
Component with heavy weight.
Injury hazard!
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.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.
- Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
If installed: Remove the right torsion strut
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Driving without torsion strut is prohibited.
Driving without torsion strut is prohibited.
- Unfasten nut (1).
- Loosen screws (2).
- Thread the right torsion strut (3) out and remove.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Partially detach the cover panel.
- Version A (ribbon clamp)
Detach the ribbon clamp (1).
- Version B (V-ribbon clip)
Unfasten snap ring (1).
- Loosen nut (1).NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
- Unlock and release the plug connection (1).NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
- Loosen nut (1).
- Loosen nut (1).
- Loosen nut (1).
- With the help of a support person, lower, guide out, and remove the exhaust system.