Installing the complete exhaust system

CAUTION: Component with heavy weight .
Injury hazard!

Note component's center of gravity.
Support component using a jack.
Secure component against falling off the jack.

CAUTION: Heavy component .
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage .

Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Mount the exhaust system in a de-energized state, following the tightening sequence from the rear silencer towards the exhaust manifold.

CAUTION: Shavings resulting from sawing or grinding components .
Injury hazard!

Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.
Wear safety goggles and hand protection.

Version 1 (Ribbon clamp)
Open the weld seam (1) with a conventional tool.
Remove ribbon clamp (2) .
Replace the (2) ribbon clamp.
Parts: Ribbon cable clamp

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NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
Check all the rubber mounts (1) of the exhaust system for damage.
Replaced damaged rubber mounts.
Parts: Rubber mount

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Guide the exhaust system (3) in with the assistance of a second person and install.
Replace nuts (2) .
Parts: Nuts

Tighten nuts (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Rear silencer to body/bumper support
M8 Replace nuts.	tightening torque	19 Nm

Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.

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Replace nut (1) .
Parts: Nut

Tighten the bolt (1) on the rear axle support.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Rear silencer on support
Nut M8 Replace nuts.	tightening torque	19 Nm

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Replace nut (1) .
Parts: Nut

Tighten nut (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Front pipe/front silencer/gasoline particulate filter to the transmission holder
M8 Replace nuts.	tightening torque	19 Nm

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Tighten the ribbon clamp (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Rear silencer on support
Ribbon clamp nut M8 Replace the ribbon clamp.	tightening torque	26 Nm
Ribbon clamp nut M10 Replace the ribbon clamp.	tightening torque	55 Nm

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Version 2 (V-band clamp)
Replace V-band clamp.

Parts: V-band clamp

Unscrew the nut (1) and remove the sealing ring (2) .

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Bend all the sheet metal tabs, except those in the marked area, all around using a suitable tool.

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Mount the V-clip (1) on the sealing ring (2) .
Make sure that the V-ribbon clip is (1) correctly positioned on the sealing ring (2) .

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Make sure that, after mounting, the V-ribbon clip is on the sheet metal tabs in the marked areas.

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Connect the exhaust system (1) with the catalytic converter (2) and position it correctly (arrow).

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Make sure that V-clip (1) is fitted correctly.

Tighten down screw (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

V-ribbon clip to catalytic converter
V-ribbon clip. Replace V-ribbon clip.	tightening torque	25 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT REAR TORSION STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .