18 00 020 Removing and installing complete exhaust system (N20)

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Special tools required:

WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only carry out this repair work when the exhaust system has cooled down.

IMPORTANT: Removal of the exhaust system must be carried out with the assistance of a second person.

Support exhaust system with jack and special tool 31 2 220 or other suitable special tool and secure against falling down.

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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release clamp (1).

Tightening torque 18 31 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Clamp

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 18 31 6AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust System Rubber Mount Screws

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Unfasten nut.

Tightening torque 18 31 3AZ .

Fig 4: Locating Nut

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 18 31 7AZ .

Installation note:

Risk of damage to screw and thread of the retaining plate.

Join bolt (1) exactly. If necessary, brace rear silencer with a jack.

Fig 5: Identifying Join Bolt

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Release nut (1) and remove ground strap.

Detach pressure hose (2).

Pull rubber mounts (3) off holder.

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

Fig 6: Identifying Pressure Hose And Nut

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Installation note:

Check exhaust system for leaks.