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Assembly overview - silencers > < Removing and installing engine control unit with protective housing
Exhaust pipes, silencers
Exhaust pipes, silencers
  Note
t  The flexible joint in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° - otherwise it can be damaged.
t  Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts.
t  After working on the exhaust system, ensure that the system is not under stress and that there is sufficient clearance to the bodywork. If necessary, loosen clamp and align silencers and exhaust pipe so that sufficient clearance is maintained to the bodywork at all points and the mountings are evenly loaded.
t  The exhaust manifold and the turbocharger are one component, removing and installing → Chapter.
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - silencers“
→ Chapter „Removing and installing front exhaust pipe“
→ Chapter „Separating centre and rear silencers“
→ Chapter „Aligning exhaust system free of stress“
→ Chapter „Checking exhaust system for leaks“
   

Assembly overview - silencers > < Removing and installing engine control unit with protective housing