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.

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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Variant with 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 TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

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

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

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

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

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

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

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Tighten the ribbon clamp (1).

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TIGHTENING TORQUES 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

Variant with V-clip:
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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Connect the connector (1) to the exhaust flap so that it audibly locks.

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Mount cover.
Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Undershield
Screw	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm
Plastic nut	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

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If installed: Install the right and left torsion struts

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

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Torsion strut to compression strut
M8	Tightening torque	28 Nm

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

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Torsion strut to compression strut
M8	Tightening torque	28 Nm

Follow-up work

Install the tunnel connecting SUPPORTS .
Install left and right tank COVER .