Removing exhaust system

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Information

Before the rear silencer is released, the exhaust system must be supported with a transmission jack or held by another person.

Unscrew screws -1- on holder -2- for rear silencer.

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Only for installing sports exhaust system:
At the servo motor for exhaust flap control -1- , release and disconnect electric connector -2- .

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Loosen clamp for catalytic converter at the rear silencer.

3.1. Loosen nuts -2- and move clamp -1- .

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Unscrew nuts -1- on the rear silencer holder -2- .

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Remove exhaust system.