Preliminary Work

→ Make sure the heat protection panels overlap correctly.

→ Replace damaged or deformed heat protection panels.

→ Check heat protection panels for deformation, secure fixing of the aluminum braided cord, cracks and missing or damaged fixing tabs.

→ At least 80% of the total sealing area must be sealed without gaps.

1. Remove rear apron.

   → 635519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR APRON .

2. Remove charge-air cooler.

   → 214319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING CHARGE-AIR COOLER - GT2 RS .

   CAUTION: Hot components

   • Risk of burns

   → Let hot components cool down.

   → Wear personal protective gear.

3. Remove rear silencer.

   → 263319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR SILENCER .