18 00 020 Removing And Installing Complete Exhaust System (N62TU)

Special tools required:

WARNING:

Scalding hazard!

Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

Support exhaust system with special tool 31 2 220 .

NOTE:

Weight of exhaust system is approx. 40 kg.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (31 2 220)

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Release nuts of flanges on both exhaust manifolds with integrated catalytic converter.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Fig 2: Locating Flanges Nuts On Exhaust Manifolds

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Release nuts.

Fig 3: Locating Nuts

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Release nuts.

Remove reinforcement plate.

Fig 4: Locating Reinforcement Plate

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WARNING:

Danger of injury!

Removal of exhaust system must be carried out with assistance of a second person.

NOTE:

Weight of exhaust system is approx. 40 kg.

Release nut.

Detach rubber element from holder.

Fig 5: Locating Rubber Element And Nut

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Release nut.

Remove holder of rear muffler.

Fig 6: Locating Rear Muffler Holder Nut

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Release nut.

Remove holder on tailpipe.

Detach hose from vacuum unit.

Carefully lower exhaust system.

Fig 7: Identifying Lower Exhaust System

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