11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 47
11.30 Sealing the air filter box x
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– Seal the air filter box in the marked area A.
11.31 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. Do not touch hot components.
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– Disconnect spring 1.
Spring hooks (50305017000)
– Remove screws 2 and take off the main silencer.
11.32 Installing the main silencer
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– Position the main silencer. Mount and tighten screws 1.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
– Reconnect spring 2.
Spring hooks (50305017000)
11.33 Changing the glass fiber yarn filling of the main silencer x
Warning
Danger of burns The exhaust system gets very hot when the vehicle is driven.
– Allow the exhaust system to cool down. Do not touch hot components.
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. 47)
