Install exhaust system

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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.

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 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

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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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.

Insert and install the exhaust system with the help of another person.
Replace nut (1).
Parts: Nut
Tighten nut (1).

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Rear silencer to bumper bracket
M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

Replace nut (1).
Parts: Nut
Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Rear silencer to bumper bracket
M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.

Replace the nut (1) on the rear axle support.
Parts: Nut
Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Exhaust system to rear axle carrier
M8 Nut	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Replace nut (1).
Parts: Nut
Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Exhaust system to transmission
M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Tighten the ribbon clamp (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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 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 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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

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NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.

Connect and lock the connector (1).
The connector (1) must lock audibly.

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Mount cover.
Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Undershield
screw	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm
Plastic nut	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

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If installed: Install right torsion strut

Insert and install the torsion strut (3) on the right.
Replace screws (2).
Parts: Screws
Tighten down screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Torsion strut to mounting
M12 Replace screws.	Tightening torque	100 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°

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Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Torsion strut to compression strut
M8	Tightening torque	28 Nm

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .