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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

31 2 220

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 flanged nuts on both exhaust manifolds with integrated catalytic converter.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.

Thread - M8 nut. Tightening Torque - 15Nm

Fig 2: Locating Flanged Nuts On Exhaust Manifolds

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Release nuts.

Installation:

Tighten nuts.

Fig 3: Locating Nuts

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Release screws.

Remove reinforcement plate.

Installation:

Thread - M8. Tightening Torque - 24Nm

Fig 4: Locating Reinforcement Plate

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WARNING: Risk 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.

Detach rubber element from holder.

Fig 5: Locating Rubber Element

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Release nut.

Remove holder of rear muffler.

Installation:

Thread - M8. Tightening Torque - 15Nm

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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