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: 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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Version A:
Remove the seals (1) from the catalytic converters (2).

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Replace the seals (1).
Parts: Seals

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Install the seals (1) on the catalytic converters (2).

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Version B:
Replace seals (arrows).
Parts: Seals

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

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Replace nut (2).
Parts: Nut
Tighten nut (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.

Replace nut (2).
Parts: Nut
Tighten nut (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.
Version A:
Replace nuts (1).

Parts: Nuts
Tighten nuts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

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Replace nut (2).
Parts: Nut
Tighten nut (2).

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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Replace nuts (1).
Parts: Nuts
Tighten nuts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Exhaust system on catalytic converters
M8 Replace nuts.	1. Tightening torque	5 Nm
M8 Replace nuts.	2. Tightening torque	24 Nm

Version B:

Tighten nuts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Exhaust system to catalytic converters/intermediate pipe
M8 Replace nut.	1. Tightening torque	5 Nm
M8 Replace nut.	2. Tightening torque	24 Nm

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Tighten nuts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Exhaust system to catalytic converters/intermediate pipe
M8 Replace nut.	1. Tightening torque	5 Nm
M8 Replace nut.	2. Tightening torque	24 Nm

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Replace the screw (1).
Parts: Screw

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Exhaust system on the transmission cross member
M8x25 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Replace the screw (1).
Parts: Screw
Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Exhaust system on the transmission cross member
M8x25 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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

If necessary, coat the thread of the union nut with assembly paste.

CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

High-temperature assembly paste

10 g, Tube

83230309003

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Tighten union nuts (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING CENTER STIFFENING PLATE .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE RIGHT AND LEFT TORSION STRUTS .
Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .