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– Loosen the clamping sleeve -arrows- and push toward the
rear.
CAUTION
Risk of Damaging the Coupling Due to Improper Handling
– Coupling must not be bent more than 10°.
– Do not load the coupling on the cable.
– Remove the front muffler.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
• Replace seals and self-locking nuts after disassembly.
– Install the exhaust system without tension. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Exhaust System, Installing without Tension”,
page 177 .
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to ⇒ “1.1 Overview - Muffler”, page 169
1.4 Muffler, Removing and Installing
Removing
– Equipped on some models: remove the left and right diagonal
brace. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Underbody
Trim Panel; Overview - Underbody Bracing .
– Loosen the clamping sleeve -arrows- and push toward the
rear.
CAUTION
Risk of damaging the coupling due to improper handling.
– Coupling must not be bent more than 10°.
– Do not load the coupling on the cable.
– Slightly lower the front muffler and remove the clamping
sleeve.
– Tie up the front muffler.
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176 Rep. Gr.26 - Exhaust System, Emission Controls