1812 030 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Muffler (Z3 / S54)

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CAUTION: Support rear mufflers with lifter.

Release screw connections (1) between center muffler and rear muffler.

Fig 1: Removing Screw Between Center Muffler And Rear Muffler

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Installation:

Check gaskets, replace if necessary.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Coat threads with -CRC- copper paste.

Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Locating Screw

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Installation:

After full installation of exhaust system, align exhaust brackets until free from tension by moving and then tighten down.

Release hexagon nuts (1).

Fig 3: Releasing Hexagon Nuts

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Release hexagon nuts (1).

Fig 4: Locating Hexagon Nuts

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Remove rear muffler towards bottom.