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

Engine 260 in model 118, 177, 247 

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Shown on vehicle without code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive), without code 916 (Fuel tank with large capacity - volume 1) 

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Shown on vehicle with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) 

Shown without code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive), with code 916 (Fuel tank with large capacity - volume 1) 

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	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	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 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 of the danger zone.	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
Notice	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice	Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects		AH00.00-P-5000-01A
Notice	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
	Remove
1	Lift vehicle with vehicle lift.		AR00.60-P-1006A
2.1	Release clamp at separating point (x1).	If a clamp is already present.
2.2	Perform repair cut at separating point (x1) of exhaust system.	If no clamp is present. Perform repair cut at center marking of the three markings. Commercially available devices/tools  Chain pipe cutter
3	Remove nut (3).	Engine 260 in model 118, 177, 247 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Nut, elastomer bearing to rear reinforcement	*BA49.10-P-1009-02Q
4	Remove screws (4) and remove strut (5).	Engine 260 in model 118, 177, 247 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
5	Remove screws (6) and remove strut (7).	Engine 260 in model 118, 177, 247 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive)
6	Support rear muffler (1).
	000 588 23 62 00 Mounting plate		WS26.00-P-0415B
	000 588 24 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0253B
7	Unhook rear muffler (1) from the elastomer bearings of the brackets (2).
8	Release and disconnect electrical connector at exhaust gas flap controller (M16/57).
9	Secure rear exhaust system against falling down, slightly lower rear muffler (1) and remove.
	000 588 23 62 00 Mounting plate		WS26.00-P-0415B
	000 588 24 62 00 Major assembly mount	Aid of helper required.	WS01.00-P-0253B
	Install
10	Remove combustion and corrosion residues at separating point (x1).
11	Check elastomer bearings of rear exhaust system for damage, replace if necessary.
12	Attach clamp for separating point (x1).	Replace clamp.
13	Secure rear exhaust system against falling down and lift under rear muffler (1) to installation position.
	000 588 23 62 00 Mounting plate		WS26.00-P-0415B
	000 588 24 62 00 Major assembly mount	Aid of helper required.	WS01.00-P-0253B
14	Hook rear muffler (1) into the elastomer bearings of the brackets (2).
15	Slightly tighten clamp at separating point (x1) by hand.
16	Align exhaust system so that free of tension.	Check for alignment of clamp at separating point (x1).
17	Tighten clamp at separating point (x1).	Clamp, rear exhaust system to center exhaust system	*BA49.10-P-1008-02Q
18	Connect electrical connector to the exhaust gas flap controller (M16/57) and lock.
19	Insert strut (5) and tighten screws (4).	Engine 260 in model 118, 177, 247 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Screw, center cross strut (rear) to frame floor assembly	*BA61.10-P-1002-01N
20	Install strut (7) and tighten bolts (6).	Engine 260 in model 118, 177, 247 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Screw, center cross strut (front) to frame floor assembly	*BA61.10-P-1001-01N
21	Tighten nut (3).	Engine 260 in model 118, 177, 247 with code M005 (Vehicles with 4MATIC/all-wheel drive) Nut, elastomer bearing to rear reinforcement	*BA49.10-P-1009-02Q
	Check
22	Check installation position and unobstructed movement of exhaust system and correct if necessary.
	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
23	Perform engine test run to check exhaust system for leaks.