Removing muffler

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NOTE: In order to avoid damage to the wheel, use the prescribed special tool (socket wrench insert) P 300 to loosen and unscrew the wheel bolts.

Remove the rear wheel. To do this, unscrew and remove the wheel bolts.
Remove tailpipe. To do this, unscrew the hexagon nut of the fastening clamp, spread the clamp and completely remove tailpipe.

Fig 1: Removing Tailpipe
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Undo clamping sleeve to the catalytic converter. To do this, undo the two hexagon nuts and push the clamping sleeve toward the catalytic converter (if corroded, treat with penetrating oil or heat). Then pull off the sleeve.

Fig 2: Undoing Clamping Sleeve To Catalytic Converter
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Remove muffler. To do this, unscrew the three M8 hexagon-head bolts and lift out the muffler toward the wheel hub. Suitable tool: commercially available 3/8-inch ratchet wrench with long extension, joint and socket wrench insert (a/f 13).

Fig 3: Unscrewing Three M8 Hexagon-Head Bolts And Lifting Out Muffler Toward Wheel Hub

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Screw connection points for the muffler

Fig 4: Locating Screw Connection Points For Muffler

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