18 21 051 Replacing all exhaust suspension elements

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WARNING: Danger of burning and other injuries! These tasks should only be carried out on an exhaust system that has cooled down!

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Release screws (1) and remove reinforcement plate. Remove rubber mount (2) from exhaust pipe and replace.

Fig 1: Identifying Reinforcement Plate And Rubber Mount

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Remove rubber mount (1) of rear exhaust suspension element and mountings and replace.

Fig 2: View Of Rubber Mount Of Rear Exhaust Suspension Element

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NOTE: Always replace rubber mount if rear muffler mounting or rear exhaust suspension element is replaced.