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Exhaust System: Service and Repair





REPLACING EXHAUST SYSTEM


Exhaust System - Assembled View:





Exhaust System - Exploded View:





Procedure (Part 1):





Procedure (Part 2):






ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM - GENERAL





The 90 ° bend of the connector tube between rear silencer and catalytic converter must be fitted facing the catalytic converter. It has arrow heads embossed on it that are visible from above and below.

To separate the connection tube and catalytic converter, the coupling sleeve must always be pushed towards the catalytic converter.





The position of the sleeves is midway between the arrow heads of the connection tube and the two grooves around the pipe neck of the catalytic converter. When correctly assembled, only one groove should be visible.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXHAUST-SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Installation Position of Sleeves





The openings of sleeves or fastening screws must face upwards.

Rear Silencer Assembly





The flow edge of the reinforcing plates for the silencer retainer must face forward and toward the centre of the engine in the direction of travel.

Checking the Heat-Protection Lining





After assembly work on the exhaust system, the ventilation openings must be checked for deformation and straightened if necessary.