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18 40 020 Removing And Installing/Replacing Right Exhaust Manifold (N62, N62TU)

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WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

For purposes of clarity, nuts are shown on removed engine.

Release nuts on exhaust manifold from below.

Remove exhaust manifold towards bottom and pull out towards rear.

Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Manifold Nuts
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Installation: 

Replace seals.

Seal beads faces the exhaust manifold.

Coat threads with copper paste.

Replace nuts.

Thread M6 - Tightening torque 10 Nm

Thread M7 - Tightening torque 15 Nm

Thread M8 - Tightening torque 23 Nm

Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Seals
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