18 00 020 Removing and installing complete exhaust system (N63)

Special tools required:

31 2 220

WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.
Danger of injury!
Removal of the exhaust system must be carried out with the assistance of a second person.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR BUMPER PANEL .

Support exhaust system with special tool 31 2 220.

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

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Graphic shows the right-hand side; the procedure for the left hand-side is identical.

Release clamp (1).

Tightening torque 18 31 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Clamp

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Screw

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 2AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Screws

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NOTE: Description and graphic for left side. The procedure is identical for the right intake duct.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 3AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Screw

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 4AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Nuts

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 4AZ .

Remove earth strap.

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

Fig 7: Identifying Nuts

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Installation note:

Check rubber mount for damage.

If necessary, replace damaged rubber mounts.

Check exhaust system for leak tightness.