Lowering rear exhaust system

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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.

Release nut (1).

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Release nut (1).

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Release nut (1).

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Release nut (1).

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Support rear silencer (1) with the transmission jack and special tool 0 495 498 (23 4 050) .

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Slightly lower the exhaust system (1).

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