Remove exhaust system

WARNING: Hot surfaces .
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Mount the exhaust system in a de-energized state, following the tightening sequence from the rear silencer towards the exhaust manifold.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE RIGHT REAR TORSION STRUT WHERE REQUIRED .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR DIFFUSER .

WARNING: Hot surfaces .
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

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.

Variant with ribbon clamp:
Detach the ribbon clamp (1).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Version with V ribbon clip:
Unfasten clamp (1).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Loosen nut (1).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
If fitted:
Unscrew the exhaust temperature sensor (1) and (2) and set it aside.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Version with dual-branch exhaust system:
Loosen screws (1).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Loosen nut (1).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Loosen nut (1).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Version with single-exhaust exhaust system:
Lower, guide out, and remove the exhaust system (1) with the assistance of a second person.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Version with dual-branch exhaust system:
Lower, guide out, and remove the exhaust system (1) with the assistance of a second person.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.