Remove exhaust system

WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

CAUTION: Component with heavy weight.
Injury hazard!

Note component's center of gravity.
Support component using a jack.
Secure component against falling off the jack.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Mount the exhaust system in a de-energized state, following the tightening sequence from the rear silencer towards the exhaust manifold.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVE THE CONNECTING SUPPORT FROM THE TUNNEL .

WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

CAUTION: Component with heavy weight.
Injury hazard!

Note component's center of gravity.
Support component using a jack.
Secure component against falling off the jack.

Version A:
Loosen the clamp (1) on the left.

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Version A:
Loosen the clamp (1) on the right.

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Version B:
Loosen union nut (1).

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Version B:
Loosen union nut (1).

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Version B:
Release nuts (1).

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Version B:
Release nuts (1).
Guide out and remove the exhaust system with the help of three persons.
Remove the exhaust system towards the rear.

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Loosen the screw (1) the left of the rear axle support.

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Loosen the screw (1) the right of the rear axle support.

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Unlock and detach the connector (1) on the left and right.
Loosen nuts (2).
Guide out and remove the exhaust system with the help of three persons.

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