18 12 030 Replacing rear muffler

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Special tools required:

00 2 210

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

Cutting line (4) between center muffler (3) and rear muffler (5).

Fig 1: Locating Cutting Line Between Center Muffler And Rear Muffler

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Determine pipe length on new rear muffler (5).

Carry over dimensions to faulty rear muffler (5) and mark cutting line.

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

Fig 2: Cutting Exhaust Pipe

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Pull off vacuum hose (1).

Fig 3: Locating Nuts

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Release nuts and remove rear muffler.

Connect rear muffler (5) using clamping sleeve.

Fig 4: Connecting Rear Muffler

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Installation:

Align clamping sleeve so that:

Nuts point downwards.
Cutting line is in middle of clamping sleeve.
There is sufficient spacing to adjoining components.