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

Engine 264 in model 213, 238, 257 

Fig 1: Rear Muffler Components Location - Engine 264 In Model 213

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Shown on model 238 with engine 264 

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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 of 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
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	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 264 in model 213.2, 238.4	AR61.10-P-5142LWP
2	Support rear muffler (2). 000 588 10 62 00 Support plate		WS26.00-P-3309B
	000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount		WS01.00-P-0092B
3	Release and disconnect the electrical connector on the left exhaust gas flap actuator motor (M16/53).
4.1	Remove clamp (1).	Engine 264 in model 238 Replace clamp (1). Clamp, connecting point for front exhaust system to rear muffler	*BA49.10-P-1003-02M
4.2	Disconnect at the parting point (t) with the pipe cutter.	Engine 264 in model 213, 257 Connect with clamp. Clamp, front exhaust system to rear muffler	*BA49.10-P-1003-02P
5	Remove the elastomer bearing (3) from the rear muffler (2).
6	Remove the rear muffler (2).	Helper required.
	Check
7	Check elastomer bearings (3) for damage and wear.	If damage is present, Replace elastomer bearings (3).
	Clean
8	Remove combustion and corrosion residues from separating points.
9	Install in the reverse order.
10	Check installation position and for unobstructed movement of rear muffler (2).	If complaints are present, Correct installation position of the rear muffler (2).
	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
11	Perform engine test run and check exhaust system in terms of leak tightness.