Remove/Install Rear Muffler - AR49.10-P-4952MRD

Engine 274.9 in model 213 

Fig 1: Rear Muffler Components Location - Engine 274.9 In Model 213 With Single-Pipe Exhaust System

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Shown on model 213 with engine 274 with single-pipe exhaust system 

Fig 2: Rear Muffler Components Location - Engine 274.9 In Model 213 With Twin-Pipe Exhaust System

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Shown on model 213 with engine 274 with twin-pipe exhaust system 

	Risk of injury.  Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.	AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
	Risk of injury  caused by scraping 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
	Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects		AH00.00-P-5000-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove rear diagonal struts	Engine 274.9 in model 213.2 Bolt, rear diagonal strut to spare wheel well/body	*BA61.10-P-1008-01L
2	Support rear muffler (3)	Commercially available devices/tools  Telescopic lifter
3	Detach elastomer bearing (7, 8) from rear muffler (3)
4	Detach rear muffler (3) at connecting point (x1) or clamp from center muffler (2) and take out	Replace clamp if necessary. Clamp, front exhaust system to rear muffler	*BA49.10-P-1003-02G
5	Detach right rear muffler (4) from rear muffler (3) at connecting point (x2) or clamp	When replacing the rear muffler (3) or right rear muffler (4). Replace clamp if necessary. Clamp between rear muffler	*BA49.10-P-1004-02G
6	Check elastomer bearing for wear and damage and replace if necessary
7	Remove combustion and corrosion residues at separating point
8	Install in the reverse order
9	Check installation position and unobstructed movement of rear muffler (3)
	Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.	Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
10	Perform an engine test run and check exhaust system for leaktightness