Install exhaust system

CAUTION: Component with heavyweight .
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.

CAUTION: Grinding dust from grinding of components .
Hazardous to health!

Directly draw off the grinding dust.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Check the exhaust system for tightness after installation.

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.

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Version A:
Open the weld seam (1) with a conventional tool.
Remove the current clamp (2).
Replace the clamps to the left and right.
Parts: Clamps

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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Feed in and position the exhaust system with the help of 3 people.
Replace nuts (1).
Parts: Nuts

Tighten nuts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

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Position the exhaust bracket (3).
Position the ground strap (2).

Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Exhaust system to rear axle carrier
M8x25 Replace screw.	tightening torque	28 Nm

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Position the holder of the exhaust system (2).

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Exhaust system to rear axle carrier
M8x25 Replace screw.	tightening torque	28 Nm

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Version A:
If necessary, replace clamp (2).
Parts: cl

Tighten nuts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Exhaust system/front silencer to catalytic converter
cl. If necessary, replace clamp.	tightening torque	55 Nm

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Version B
Replace the seals (1).

Parts: Seals

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Version B:
Replace nuts (1).

Parts: Nuts

Tighten nuts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

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Version B:
Replace nuts (1).

Parts: Nuts
Version B:
Tighten nuts (1).

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Version B:

Tighten the union nuts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Pressure line to exhaust system
Coupling nut	Tightening torque	20 Nm

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Version B:

Tighten the union nuts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Pressure line to exhaust system
Coupling nut	Tightening torque	20 Nm

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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 CENTER STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING REAR BUMPER PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH EXHAUST COVERS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR BUMPER TRIM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANELS .
Refer to INSTALLING COVER FOR WATER CHANNEL ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .