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Left Front Muffler






Left Front Muffler

Removing

- Remove rear noise insulation by loosening fasteners - 2 and 4 -.





Ignore items - 1 and 3 -.

- Unbolt front transverse beam - arrows -.





- Remove left front muffler nuts - 1 -.





Ignore items - 2 and 3 -.

CAUTION!
Risk of damaging decoupling elements in front exhaust pipe.

Do not bend decoupling elements in front exhaust pipe more than 10°.

- Remove nut - left arrow - at left front muffler retaining strap.





Ignore - right arrow -.

- Disconnect exhaust system at left clamping sleeve - 1 - and remove left front muffler.





Ignore - 2 -.

Installing

Tightening specifications. Refer to => [ Muffler Assembly Overview ] Muffler Assembly Overview.

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.

- Install front cross member.

- Align exhaust system free of tension. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Removal and Replacement.