18 32 081 Removing And Installing/Replacing Exhaust Pipe With Catalytic Converter For Cylinders 4-6 (N54)

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Special tools required:

00 2 210 . See 00 2 210 EXHAUST PIPE CUTTER .

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

NOTE: Cutting line for exhaust pipe (2) is designated by a notch in the pipe.
Cut exhaust pipe (2) at marked point and deburr.

Fig 1: Identifying Marked Point For Cutting Exhaust Pipe

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

Fig 2: Cutting Exhaust Pipe Using Special Tool 00 2 210

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Release nuts for right exhaust pipe.

Installation:

Replace self-locking nuts.
Replace seal.
Tightening torque. See 18 00 1AZ in 18 00 EXHAUST ASSEMBLY .

Fig 3: Locating Exhaust Pipe Nuts

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Release screw.

Tightening torque. See 18 20 1AZ in 18 20 EXHAUST SYSTEM SUSPENSION .

Remove bracket (1) and then exhaust pipe.

Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Bracket With Screw

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Installation:

Connect exhaust pipe to center muffler by means of clamp and align.

Align clamp and tighten down.

Tightening torque. See 18 00 5AZ in 18 00 EXHAUST ASSEMBLY .

Fig 5: Connecting Exhaust Pipe To Center Muffler Using Clamp

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NOTE: Check exhaust system for leaks.