Remove the silencer

WARNING: Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly.
Danger! Life-threatening injuries!

Observe safety information on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
For additional information see: 00... Raise the vehicle using a VEHICLE LIFT .

Preliminary works

Remove front UNDERBODY PROTECTION/FRONT THRUST FIELD and/or front stiffening plate.
Remove the front lower wheel arch COVER .
Remove the WHEEL .
Remove the front section of the front wheel arch COVER .
Remove the FRONT SECTION of the front wheel arch cover partially

Unfasten nut (1) .
Loosen screws (2) .
Remove the exhaust pipe (3) downwards.
Feed out the silencer (4) .

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