18 00 020 Removing And Installing Complete Exhaust System (S54)
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WARNING:
Scalding hazard! Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.
WARNING:
The complete exhaust system is very heavy. Do not remove the exhaust system in one complete operation, rather carry out the removal in 2 stages:
- Remove rear muffler. Refer to 18 12 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR MUFFLER .
- Remove intermediate pipe with catalytic converter. Refer to 18 20 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTERMEDIATE PIPE WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER .