18 12 045 Removing and installing/replacing central muffler (N62)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 645Ci and 2004 BMW 645Ci. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

00 2 210

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove exhaust system.

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

Fig 1: Cutting Exhaust Pipes With Special Tool At Marked Points (Central Muffler - N62)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replace center muffler (2).

Connect center muffler and front muffler by means of clamping sleeves.

Fig 2: Connecting Center Muffler And Front Muffler (Central Muffler - N62)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Connect center muffler to rear muffler by means of clamping sleeve.

Fig 3: Connecting Center Muffler To Rear Muffler (Central Muffler - N62)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.