Install 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
After installing, the exhaust system must be checked for leaks.

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

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Check all rubber mounts (1) of the exhaust system for damage and replace, if necessary.

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Guide in and install the exhaust system with the help of 3 support people.
Replace nuts (1).
Parts: Nuts

Tighten nuts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

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

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Position the holder (2) for the exhaust system.

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Exhaust bracket
M8 screw	Tightening torque	28 Nm

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Position the holder (2) for the exhaust system.

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Exhaust bracket
M8 screw	Tightening torque	28 Nm

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Version with RDE2:
Replace the seals (1).

Parts: Seals

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Version with RDE2:
Position exhaust system.
Replace nut (1).
Parts: Nut

Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Exhaust bracket to transmission
Nut M8 Replace nuts.	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Replace nuts (2).
Parts: Nuts

Tighten nuts (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Exhaust system to catalytic converter
Nut M8 Replace nuts.	Tightening torque	10 Nm
Nut M8 Replace nuts.	Tightening torque	28 Nm

Replace nut (1).
Parts: Nut

Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Exhaust bracket to transmission
Nut M8 Replace nuts.	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Replace nuts (2).
Parts: Nuts

Tighten nuts (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Exhaust system to catalytic converter
Nut M8 Replace nuts.	Tightening torque	10 Nm
Nut M8 Replace nuts.	Tightening torque	28 Nm

Version without RDE2:
Position exhaust system.
If necessary, replace clamp (2).
Parts: cl

Tighten nuts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

cl.
cl.	Tightening torque	55 Nm

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Grease the thread on the exhaust system with high-temperature assembly paste.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

High-temperature assembly paste 10 g, Tube 83230309003
Clip the pressure line (2) into the holder (1).

Tighten the union nuts (3).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Pressure line union nut
Pressure line union nut	Tightening torque	40 Nm

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Grease the thread on the exhaust system.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

High-temperature assembly paste 10 g, Tube 83230309003
Clip the pressure line (2) into the holder (1).

Tighten the union nuts (3).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Pressure line union nut
Pressure line union nut	Tightening torque	40 Nm

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Connect connectors (2) and lock.
Clip in connector (3) on the holder.
Clip the oxygen sensor cable (1) into the clamps.

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Connect connectors (2) and lock.
Clip in connector (3) on the holder.
Clip the oxygen sensor cable (1) into the clamps.

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Variant with exhaust temperature sensors:

Tighten exhaust temperature sensors upstream of the gasoline particulate filter (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Exhaust temperature sensor for gasoline particulate filter
Coupling nut	Tightening torque	30 Nm

Tighten exhaust temperature sensors downstream of the gasoline particulate filter (1).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Exhaust temperature sensor for gasoline particulate filter
Coupling nut	Tightening torque	30 Nm

Connect connector (1).
Lock connector (1) to exhaust flap (2).

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Connect connector (1).
Lock connector (1) to exhaust flap (2).

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT TENSION STRUT .