18 40 020 Removing and installing/replacing right exhaust manifold (N63)

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WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left TURBOCHARGER .
Remove right TURBOCHARGER .
Remove ALTERNATOR

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 18 31 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 18 31 4AZ .

Remove heat shield (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Heat Shield And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 18 31 4AZ .

Remove heat shield (2) at rear right.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Heat Shield

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Unscrew nuts.

Replace nuts.

Tightening torque: 18 31 3AZ .

Remove exhaust manifold (1).

Installation:

Replace seal (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust Manifold And Seal

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Installation:

Replace gaskets (1).

Seal beads faces the exhaust manifold.

Coat threads with copper paste.

Fig 5: Identifying Gaskets Of Exhaust Manifold

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Assemble engine.

Check exhaust system for leaks.