Removing Exhaust System

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Get someone to help if necessary.

1. Secure the exhaust system under the vehicle using a jack.
   Fig 1: Securing Exhaust System Using Transmission Jack

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   CAUTION: Hot components

   • Risk of burns

   → Let hot components cool down.

   → Wear personal protective gear.

2. Loosen connecting clamps between the catalytic converters and the exhaust system -1-  . Then slide the clamps sideways onto the exhaust system. The exhaust clamps must not be reused.
   Fig 2: Identifying V6 Exhaust System

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   CAUTION: Heavy components

   • Risk of squashing

   → Wear personal protective gear.

   → Get someone to help if necessary.

3. Loosen the centre holder -2-  . To do this, loosen the two fastening screws.

   Information 

   • Before the rear silencer is released, the exhaust system must be supported with a transmission jack or held by another person. 
4. Unscrew the fastening screws at the left and right on the rear silencer -1-  .
   Fig 3: Identifying Rear Silencer Mounting

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5. Remove exhaust system.
   Fig 4: Securing Exhaust System Using Transmission Jack

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