Installing the complete exhaust system

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• Version A: 

  Open the weld seam (1) with a conventional tool.

  Remove ribbon clamp (2).

  Replace the (2) ribbon clamp.

  Parts:  Ribbon cable clamp

  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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  • Insert and install the exhaust system (3) with the help of a support person.
  • Replace nuts (2).

    Parts:  Nuts

  • Tighten nuts (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

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  NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
  • Connect connectors (1) and lock.

    The connector (1) must engage audibly.

  • Replace nut (1).

    Parts:  Nut

  • Tighten the bolt (1) on the rear axle support.
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

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  • Replace nut (1).

    Parts:  Nut

  • Tighten nut (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

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  • Tighten the ribbon clamp (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Exhaust system to catalytic converter
  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 B: 

  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).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .