Removing Exhaust System

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CAUTION: Hot components

Risk of burns

→ Let hot components cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

CAUTION: Heavy components

Risk of squashing

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Get someone to help if necessary.

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Loosen fastening nuts -8- on the exhaust clamp (clamping sleeve) -3- between the catalytic converter and exhaust system. Slide exhaust clamps onto the exhaust system. Exhaust clamps must not be re-used.

Fig 1: Loosening Clamp Nuts
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Get another person to help secure the exhaust system.
Unscrew fastening screw -6- on the center bracket -4- .

Fig 2: Loosening Centre Bracket
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Unscrew four fastening screws -7- from the brackets on the rear silencer -5- .

Fig 3: Removing Bracket On Rear Silencer
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Get another person to help you remove the exhaust system.