18 00 020 Removing and installing complete exhaust system (N63)

Special tools required 

• 31 2 220

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION
• F03 Only: 

Remove underbody protection on left and right

Support exhaust system with special tool 31 2 220.

Fig 1: Support Exhaust System With Special Tool (31 2 220)

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

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 18 31 1AZ .

Replace self-locking nuts.

Replace seals.

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts Of Exhaust System

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

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Nuts

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 6AZ .

Only when independent heating is fitted: release screw (2) on metering pump.

Tightening torque 18 20 7AZ .

Release screws (3) on underbody panels.

Remove reinforcement plate (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Screw On Metering Pump, Screw On Underbody Panels And Reinforcement Plate

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

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 4AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Exhaust System Nut

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

Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 5AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Unscrew Nuts

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

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 5AZ .

Detach hose (2) on vacuum unit.

Lower and remove exhaust system with assistance of a second person.

Fig 7: Identifying Nut And Hose On Vacuum Unit

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Installation: 

Check rubber mount for damage.

If necessary, replace damaged rubber mounts.

Check exhaust system for leaks.