SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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12.29 Removing 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.
K01339-10
–
Detach spring
1
.
Spring hook (50305017000C1)
–
Remove screws
2
and take off the main silencer.
12.30 Installing the main silencer
K01339-11
–
Position the main silencer. Mount screws
1
, but do not
tighten yet.
–
Attach spring
2
.
Spring hook (50305017000C1)
–
Tighten screws
1
.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
12.31 Cleaning the spark arrestor (XCF‑W)
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
Soot particles accumulate on the screen of the spark arrestor over time.
This changes the performance characteristics.
Preparatory work
– Remove main silencer. ( p. 83)