18 12 031 Replacing rear silencer (S63)

Special tools required: 

• 31 2 220

Support rear silencer with special tool 31 2 220 and a suitable universal lifter.

Fig 1: Supporting Rear Silencer Using Special Tool (31 2 220)

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Carry over separation point to faulty rear silencer (3) and mark out.

Secure rear silencer against falling off.

Cut through exhaust pipes at marked point with a suitable tool.

Fig 2: Identifying Silencers

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust System Mounting Screws

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Graphic shows the left side, the procedure for the right side is identical.

Pull off vacuum hose from the exhaust flap.

Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Flap

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Picture shows the left side, the procedure for the right side is identical.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 4AZ .

Remove earth strap.

Lower and remove rear silencer with assistance of a second person.

Fig 5: Identifying Grounding Strap Nuts

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Installation note: 

Install, adjust new rear silencer and connect with hose clamp.

Centre clamp and tighten down.

Tightening torque 18 31 6AZ .

The procedure is identical on both sides.

Fig 6: Identifying Silencer With Clamps

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