12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 67
Finishing work
– Install the air filter box cover. ( p. 64)
12.30 Removing main silencer
Warning
Danger of burns The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
– Allow the exhaust system to cool down before performing any work on the vehicle.
K00575-10
–
Disconnect spring
.
Spring hook (50305017000)
–
Remove screws
and take off main silencer.
12.31 Installing the main silencer
K00575-11
–
Position the main silencer. Mount screws
, but do not tighten yet.
–
Reconnect spring
.
Spring hook (50305017000)
–
Tighten screws
.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
12.32 Changing the glass fiber yarn filling in the main silencer
Warning
Danger of burns The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
– Allow the exhaust system to cool down before performing any work on the vehicle.
Info
Over time, the fibers of the glass fiber yarn escape and the damper "burns" out.
Not only is the noise level higher, the performance characteristic changes.
Preparatory work
– Remove the main silencer. ( p. 67)