Removing Complete Exhaust System (Both Rear Silencers)

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CAUTION: Hot components

Risk of burns

→ Let hot components cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

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Treat corroded components with anti-rust agent or heat .

Unscrew three M8 hexagon nuts (a/f 13) on the three-hole flange -arrow- .

Fig 1: Identifying Right Rear Silencer Flange Nuts
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- The help of another person is required for removing and installing the silencer .
Remove exhaust system.
Unscrew two M8 hexagon-head bolts (a/f 13) -arrows- on the rear silencer holder at the left -A- and right -B- .
1. 2.1. To do this, counter at the M8 hexagon nuts (a/f 13).
2. 2.2. Remove exhaust system completely by moving it downwards with the help of another person.
Fig 2: Identifying Rear Silencer Holder Bolts
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