18 21 051 Replacing all exhaust suspensions (M62, M54): Procedure

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WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform these tasks after exhaust system has cooled down.

NOTE: Rubber mounts are colored differently.

Mixing up the rubber mounts will alter the vibration response of the exhaust system.

Support exhaust system at intermediate muffler with special tool 31 2 220.

Fig 1: Supporting Exhaust System At Intermediate Muffler

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Clip cover (1) out of retainers (2).

Fig 2: Removing Retainer Cover

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Press cover (1) downwards.

Release screws (2) on rubber mount for rear muffler on left and right.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Muffler Rubber Mount Screws

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Detach rubber mount (1) from holder (2).

Fig 4: Detaching Rubber Mount From Holder

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Release screws (1) on rubber mount for rear muffler on rear axle carrier on left and right.

Detach rubber mount from holder.

Replace rubber mounts on rear muffler.

NOTE: Rubber mount for rear muffler on rear axle carrier is red.

Mixing up the rubber mounts will alter the vibration response of the exhaust system.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Muffler Rubber Mount Screws On Rear Axle Carrier

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Release screws (1) of rubber mounts for intermediate muffler.

Detach rubber mount from holder.

Replace rubber mounts on intermediate muffler.

Fig 6: Removing Intermediate Muffler Rubber Mount Screws

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Release screws (3) on rubber mount.

Fig 7: Releasing Rubber Mount Screws

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Detach rubber mount from holder.

Replace rubber mounts on exhaust pipe.