Renault F4R - Page 916

19B-42
EXHAUST
Silencer: Removal - Refitting
K4M
19B
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (02A, Lifting equipment).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
a Cut the exhaust pipe (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust:
Precautions for repair, page 19B-12) in the desi-
gnated area to be cut (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust:
Parts and consumables for the repair work, page
19B-1) .
a Remove the silencer rubber mounting bush bolts (1)
.
a Remove the silencer.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
a Refit:
- the silencer,
- the rubber mounting bush bolts to the silencer.
a Fit a new After-Sales sleeve (see 19B, Exhaust, Ex-
haust: Precautions for repair, page 19B-12) .
a Tighten the sleeve while supporting the exhaust pipe
to ensure they are aligned.
Essential equipment
component jack
IMPORTANT
To avoid all risk of damage to the systems, apply
the safety and cleanliness instructions and opera-
tion recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 19B, Exhaust, Exhaust: Precautions
for repair, page 19B-12) .
WARNING
To prevent the surrounding components from ove-
rheating, do not damage (tear, pierce, bend, etc.) a
heat shield.
Any damaged heat shields must be replaced.
IMPORTANT
Wear heat protective gloves during the operation.
Note:
Place a component jack under the silencer.
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Note:
If the rubber mounting bushes are damaged,
replace them.
IMPORTANT
Position the « nut and bolt securing the sleeve »
assembly so that the assembly cannot come into
contact with the underbody.