Remove/install rear muffler

AR49.10-P-4823SR

Remove/install rear muffler

18.07.2016

Engine

281 in model 453

Modification notes

07.07.2016

Operation step 7.2 added

453.062/362/462

1

Rear muffler

2

Heat shield

2a

Nut

2b

Screw/bolt

3

Clamp

4

Catalytic converter

5

Elastomer bearing

 Danger !

Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Remove covering over engine

 Installation: Only install covering over engine after the leak test.

2

Unscrew nuts (2a)

3

Remove screw/bolt (2b)

4

Remove heat shield (2) from stud bolts of nuts (2a) and place to one side

5

Loosen clamp (3)

 Danger !

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

6

Raise vehicle with vehicle lift

7.1

Push rear muffler (1) out of the elastomer bearings (5) and remove from CAT (4)

Model 453.04/05/34/35/44/45

 Aid of helper required

 Pliers

*453589003700

7.2

Also push elastomer bearing for center rear muffler

in model 453.06/36/46

 Aid of helper required

 Pliers

*453589003700

8

Remove clamp (3) from CAT (4)

 Installation: Replace clamp (3).

9

Install in the reverse order



Check

 Danger !

Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.

Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.

AS00.00-Z-0005-01A

10

Perform and engine test run and check exhaust system in the area of the rear muffler (1) for leaktightness