18 10 025 Replacing left rear muffler (N62)

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

Loosen screws (1).

Installation:

Fig 1: Loosening Screws

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Unclip cover (1) from fixtures (2).

Fig 2: Removing Cover Clip

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NOTE: Illustrations depict the right rear muffler.

Press cover (1) downwards.

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

Fig 3: Removing Screws On Rubber Mount For Rear Muffler

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NOTE: Illustrations depict the right rear muffler.

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

NOTE: Rubber mounts are colored differently.

for rubber mount of rear muffler on rear bumper.

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

Fig 4: Removing Screws On Rubber Mount For Rear Muffler On Rear Axle Carrier

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Release screws (1) and remove rear muffler.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Muffler

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Push rubber mount for mounting rear muffler onto brackets of new rear muffler.