Remove exhaust system
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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.
- Release nuts (1).
- Release nuts (1).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Version B:
Loosen screw (1).
- Version A:
Loosen screw (1).
- Release nut (1).
NOTE:
The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
- Disconnect the cables (1).
- Release nut (1).
- Release nut (1).
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Release nut (1).
- Release nut (1).
- With the help of a support person, lower, guide out, and remove the exhaust system (1).