Removing and installing exhaust system complete - AR49.10-P-7000R (SL500, SL550)

ENGINES 112, 272, 273 in MODEL 230 

ENGINE 113.963 in MODEL 230.475 

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust System Components - Illustrated On Model 230.475

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Illustrated on model 230.475 

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Diagonal Strut

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	Remove/install
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury from grazing or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A
1	Raise vehicle with lifting platform	Position arms of lift platform in such a way that bolts (5/1) of the rear diagonal struts (5) are accessible.
2	Remove rear section of lower engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105R
3	Disconnect connectors for O2 sensors and unclip electrical feed lines from clamping brackets	Engines 112, 113	AR14.00-P-5303R
		Engines 272, 273	AR07.52-P-5303RX
4	Support exhaust system (1) with transmission jack and transmission plate		*WE58.40-Z-1030-11A
			*WE58.40-Z-1018-11A
5	Unscrew bolts (11/1)	Installation:  Install new bolts (11/1).
		Engines 112, 113	*BA14.10-P-1002-01B
		Engines 272, 273	*BA14.10-P-1002-01E
6	Remove cross strut (35) together with front exhaust rubber mount (9/3)		*BA61.10-P-1007-01C
7	Remove rear diagonal strut (5)		*BA62.30-P-1004-01A
8	Detach center exhaust rubber mount (9/1)	Installation:  Screw on retaining clip of speed pickup line.
9	Push down rear exhaust rubber mounts (9/2) off retaining clips (8)	To simplify removal: Apply liquid lubricant to retaining clip (8) and in the hole of the rear exhaust rubber mount (9/2).
		Lubricant	*BR00.45-Z-1002-06A
10	Take out complete exhaust system (1)	Do not damage rear bumper. Tilt exhaust system 45° about the longitudinal axis.
	Checking
11	Check rivet nuts in exhaust manifold for damage; replace if required.		AR49.10-P-5531-01DA
12	Check exhaust rubber mounts (9/19/2, 9/3) for wear and damage, replace if required.
13	Install in the reverse order
14	Inspect installation position and unobstructed movement of all parts of the exhaust system	The exhaust system must be installed free of stress.
	Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the running engine	Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.
15	Test run engine and check exhaust system for leaks