Preliminary Work

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Set up a warning sign No naked flames, fire, open ignition sources or smoking in a clearly visible position in the work area or on the vehicle > Example of a warning sign .

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Example of a warning sign
Empty the fuel tank.
> WM, 2010EN EMPTYING AND FILLING THE FUEL TANK
Disconnect the battery.
Remove cover for centre underbody at the left and right.
> WM, 519319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COVER FOR CENTRE UNDERBODY
Remove exhaust system.
> WM, 260119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM
Remove heat shield on tunnel.
> WM, 261420 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HEAT SHIELDS
Remove rear cardan shaft.
> 393519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR CARDAN SHAFT
Remove right rear seat.
> 724819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR SEAT
Remove rear axle (spring struts and rear axle housing) without further disassembly.
> 420519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR AXLE HOUSING