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General body repairs, exterior

Removing and installing heat shield for rear silencer

In this manual: General body repairs, exterior
General body repairs, exterior — 230General body repairs, interior — 279General information, paint — 133Vechile- specific paint information — 27Heating, air conditioning — 156Auxiliary heater — 58Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a — 1297- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW — 544- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger) — 182Fuel supply system - Petrol engines — 59Running gear, axles, steering — 221Brake system — 92Wheels and Tyres guide — 12Guide for using trailers — 11Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information — 121Brake system (hybrid) — 73Electrical system — 326Communication — 65Electrical system, general information — 111
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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine and gearbox jack -VAS 6931-
Engine and gearbox jack -VAS 6931-
Note The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly depending on engine fitted.
Removing and installing heat shield for rear silencer

Removing

  • Loosen bracket for rear silencer and slightly lower using the engine and gearbox jack -VAS 6931- → Rep. gr.26.
  • Loosen lock washers -2-.
  • Remove heat shield -1-.

Installing

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

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