Component Overview

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Fig 1: Overview Of Front Silencer Component

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Exhaust manifold with catalytic converter
Always replace metal seal on three-hole flange
Holder for front silencer
Collar nut M8 (squeeze-lock nut)
Holder for rear silencer with heat protection
M8 lock nut, always replace
Front silencer
Clamping sleeve, replace collar nut if necessary
Holding clamp for front silencer
Cheese head bolt, M8 x 50

Loosen threaded connection at the three-hole flange at the left and right on the exhaust manifold.
1. 1.1. Screw off the three M8 lock nuts -1- .
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Three-Hole Flange On Exhaust Manifold
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Loosen mountings on the front silencer -1- .
1. 2.1. Loosen clamping sleeves. To do this, loosen two M8 hexagon nuts -2- on each sleeve.
2. 2.2. Loosen two M8 hexagon socket head bolts -3- on the retaining straps. The front silencer can remain in the vehicle.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Silencer Mountings
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