18 00 018 Removing and installing complete exhaust system (N57)

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:

Undo EXHAUST-GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR ON CATALYTIC CONVERTER from the exhaust system (do not remove).

Support exhaust system with jack and special tool 31 2 220 and secure against falling out.

Fig 1: Supporting Exhaust System With Jack And Special Tool (31 2 220)

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Unfasten nuts.

Tightening torque 18 31 9AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts

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Release bolt and remove holder (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 4AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Holder Bolt

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 5AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 5AZ .

Remove suppression line.

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

Fig 5: Identifying Nuts

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Installation note:

Check rubber mount for damage, replace if necessary.

Check exhaust system for leaks.