Front Muffler, Removing And Installing, Catalytic Converter With Particulate Filter: Removing

-- Remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

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CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to flying soot particles.

Irritation and injury to skin and eyes possible.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Wear safety gloves.

-- Loosen the screw-type clamp -arrow-.

TIP:

To loosen the screw-type clamp counter with two nuts on the threaded spindle and loosen these.

-- Remove the front muffler bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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Fig 2: Identifying Bolts

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-- Loosen the clamping sleeve -arrows- and push toward the rear.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the coupling due to improper handling.

- Coupling must not be bent more than 10°.

- Do not load the coupling on the cable.

-- Remove the front muffler.