18 12 030 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Muffler (N62)

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Special tools required:

WARNING:

Scalding hazard!

Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.

Support final muffler with special tool 31 2 220.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (31 2 220)

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While installed, mark cutting line (arrows) with aid of replacement muffler on faulty rear muffler.

Fig 2: Locating Mark Cutting Line

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Cut exhaust pipes with special tool 00 2 210 at marked points and deburr.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (00 2 210)

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Unscrew nuts.

Fig 4: Locating Nuts

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Detach hose (1) of vacuum unit.

Release nut and final muffler.

Fig 5: Locating Hose Of Vacuum Unit

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Connect final muffler to center muffler.

Align clamp and tighten down.

Fig 6: Aligning Clamp

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