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 Retaining Cover

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Press cover (1) downwards.

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

Fig 3: Releasing 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.

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

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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.

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

Fig 6: Removing Intermediate Muffler Rubber Mount Screws

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Detach rubber mount from holder.

Replace rubber mounts on intermediate muffler.

Release screws (3) on rubber mount.

Detach rubber mount from holder.

Replace rubber mounts on exhaust pipe.

Fig 7: Removing & Installing Rubber Mounts On Exhaust Pipe

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