SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
69
S02309-10
Main work
– Remove all the screws on the silencer cap.
–
Take off silencer cap
1
and O-ring
2
.
–
Pull glass fiber yarn filling
3
out of the silencer cap.
–
Pull glass fiber yarn filling
4
from the inner tube.
– Clean the parts that need to be reinstalled and check for dam-
age.
–
Mount new glass fiber yarn filling
4
on the inner tube.
–
Position new glass fiber yarn filling
3
in the silencer cap.
–
Insert O-ring and silencer cap into outer tube
5
.
– Mount all screws on the silencer cap and tighten.
Guideline
Screws on the main
silencer
M5 7 Nm (5.2 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install the main silencer. ( p. 68)
11.31 Removing the fuel tank
Danger
Fire hazard Fuel is highly flammable.
The fuel in the fuel tank expands when warm and can escape if overfilled.
– Do not refuel the vehicle in the vicinity of open flames or lit cigarettes.
– Switch off the engine for refueling.
– Make sure that no fuel is spilled; particularly not on hot parts of the vehicle.
– If any fuel is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
– Observe the specifications for refueling.
Warning
Danger of poisoning Fuel is poisonous and a health hazard.
– Avoid skin, eye and clothing contact with fuel.
– Immediately consult a doctor if you swallow fuel.
– Do not inhale fuel vapors.
– In case of skin contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of water.
– Rinse the eyes thoroughly with water, and consult a doctor in case of fuel contact with the eyes.
– Change your clothing in case of fuel spills on them.
– Keep fuels correctly in a suitable canister, and out of the reach of children.
Preparatory work
– Remove the seat. ( p. 63)