Installing the complete exhaust system

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• Version A: 

Open the weld seam (1)  with a conventional tool.

Remove ribbon clamp (2)  .

Replace the (2)  ribbon clamp.

Parts:  Ribbon cable clamp

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• Check all the rubber mounts (1)  of the exhaust system for damage.
• Replaced damaged rubber mounts.

Parts:  Rubber mount

• Insert and install the exhaust system (3)  with the help of a support person.
• Replace nuts (2)  .

Parts:  Nuts

• Tighten nuts (2)  .

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

• Connect connectors (1)  and lock.

The connector (1)  must engage audibly.

• Replace nut (1)  .

Parts:  Nut

• Tighten the bolt (1)  on the rear axle support.

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

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• Replace nut (1)  .

Parts:  Nut

• Tighten nut (1)  .

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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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

• Version B: 

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)  .

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

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If installed: Installing the right rear torsion strut 

• Insert and install the right torsion strut (4)  .
• Replace screws (3)  .

Parts:  Screws

• Hand-tighten the screws (3)  .

• Insert and install the left torsion strut (2)  .
• Replace screws (1)  .

Parts:  Screws

• Hand-tighten the screws (1)  .
• Hand-tighten the screws/nuts (arrows).

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• Replace screws (1)  .

Parts:  Screws

• Tighten the screws (1)  .

Torsion strut on side member, lateral
M12 Replace screws.	Joining torque	100 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°

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• Replace screws (1)  .

Parts:  Screws

• Tighten the screws (1)  .

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

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• Replace screws (2)  .

Parts:  Screws

• Tighten the screws (2)  .

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

• Tighten the screws/nut (arrows).

Torsion strut to compression strut
M8	Tightening torque	28 Nm

• Position the cover (1)  .
• Tighten the bolts and nuts (arrows).

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Undershield, side
Hexagon screw	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm
Plastic nut	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .