(Remove/Install Rear Muffler - AR49.10-P-4952RF)

Model 253 with engine 264, 274.9, 276.8, 642, 651.9, 654.9, 656 

Shown on exhaust system with engine 651.9 

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Shown on exhaust system with engine 274.9 except code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (GPF) with sensor system) 

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Shown on engine 274.9 in model 253 with code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (GPF) with sensor system) 

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	Risk of burn injuries,  suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it. Risk of suffocation and risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning  caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust.	Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Use the extraction system. Move people out ol the hazard area.	AS49.00-Z-0001-01A
	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
1	Secure vehicle on vehicle lift.		AR00.60-P-0100CW
2	Support rear muffler (4) with major assembly mount and mounting plate.
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
3	Remove clamp (2).
4	Remove elastomer bearing (3) from rear muffler (4).
5	Remove elastomer bearing (5) from rear muffler (4).	Model 253 with engine 264, 274.9, 276.8
6.1	Remove rear muffler (4) from center muffler (1).	Model 253 with engine 274.9 except code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system) Model 253 with engine 276.8
6.2	Remove rear muffler (4) from gasoline particulate filter (7).	Model 253 with engine 264, 274.9 with code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system)
6.3	Remove rear muffler (4) from SCR catalytic converter (6).	Model 253 with engine 642, 651.9 with code U77 (Diesel Emission control BLUETEC (SCR)) Model 253 with engine 654.9, 656
7	Lower rear muffler (4) with major assembly mount and mounting plate and remove.
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
		Helper required.
8	Remove combustion and corrosion residue at connecting points.
9	Check elastomer bearing (3) for damage.	If complaints are present, ↓ Replace elastomer bearing (3).
10	Check elastomer bearing (5) for damage.	Model 253 with engine 264, 274.9, 276.8 If complaints are present, ↓ Replace elastomer bearing (5).
	Install
11	Position new clamp (2) at rear muffler (4).
12	Lift rear muffler (4) with major assembly mount and mounting plate.
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
		Helper required.
13.1	Position rear muffler (4) at center muffler (1).	Model 253 with engine 274.9 except code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system) Model 253 with engine 276.8
13.2	Position rear muffler (4) at gasoline particulate filter (7).	Model 253 with engine 264, 274.9 with code 598 (Gasoline particulate filter (OPF) with sensor system)
13.3	Position rear muffler (4) at SCR catalytic converter (6).	Model 253 with engine 642, 651.9 with code U77 (Diesel Emission control BLUETEC (SCR)) Model 253 with engine 654.9, 656
14	Install elastomer bearing (5) on rear muffler (4).	Model 253 with engine 264, 274.9, 276.8
15	Install elastomer bearing (3) on rear muffler (4).
16	Tighten new clamp (2)	Model 253 with engine 642Clamp, connecting point for front of exhaust system to rear of exhaust system	*BA49.10-P-1004-02K
		Model 253 with engine 274.9, 276.8, 651.9Clamp, rear exhaust system to front exhaust system/rear exhaust system	*BA49.10-P-1011-02A
		Model 253 with engine 264Clamp, front exhaust system to rear muffler	*BA49.10-P-1003-02P
		Model 253 with engine 654Clamp, connecting point for front of exhaust system to rear of exhaust system	*BA49.10-P-1005-02H
		Model 253 with engine 656Clamp, connecting point for front of exhaust system to rear of exhaust system	*BA49.10-P-1013-02O
17	Lower major assembly mount and mounting plate and remove.
	000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
18	Check installation position and for unobstructed movement of rear muffler (4).	If complaints are present, ↓ Correct installation position of rear muffler (4).
	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
19	Perform engine test run and check leak tightness of the exhaust system.
20	Disconnect vehicle from vehicle lift.		AR00.60-P-0100CW