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18 12 046 Replacing front silencer (N20)

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Special tools required: 

WARNING: Risk of burning! 
Only perform this repair work after the exhaust system has cooled down.

Support front silencer with special tool 31 2 220 and a suitable universal lifter, and secure against falling down.

Fig 1: Supporting Exhaust System With Special Tool (31 2 220)
G10140305Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: If the separation point is not marked by a punch mark in the pipe, determine the separation point by means of the pipe length on the new front silencer.
Carry over separation point to faulty front silencer and mark.
Secure front silencer against falling out.
Cut through exhaust pipes at marked point with a suitable tool.
Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Pipes Mark Cutting Position
G11087220Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release clamp (1).

Tightening torque 18 31 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Clamp
G11087211Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 18 31 6AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust System Rubber Mount Screws
G11087222Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Connect front silencer to rear silencer by means of clamps and align.

Center clamps and tighten down.

Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ .

Fig 5: Locating Clamps Bolts
G04742083Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Check exhaust system for leaks.
Check rubber mounts, replace damaged rubber mounts.