18 12 050 Replacing center muffler (M57T2)

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Special tools required:

00 2 210

WARNING: Scalding hazard!
These tasks should only be carried out on an exhaust system that has cooled down.

NOTE: If the cutting line is not marked by a punch mark in the pipe, determine the cutting line by means of the pipe length on the new center muffler (3).

Carry over cutting line to faulty center muffler (3) and mark out.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Mark

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Secure center and rear mufflers against falling down.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool 00 2 210

G05502250

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Release clamp.

Installation:

Tightening torque: 18 32 2AZ .

Remove center muffler.

Fig 3: Locating Clamp

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Installation:

Adjust center muffler to fit and connect with clamps.

Center clamp and tighten down.

Fig 4: Identifying Center Clamp

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Installation:

Adjust center muffler to fit so that both tail pipes (1) of rear muffler are centrally situated in openings in rear apron.

Fig 5: Identifying Tail Pipes Of Rear Muffler

G04794079

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Add final details to vehicle.

NOTE: Check exhaust system for leaks.