Removal & Installation

• Red (M62) or gray (M54): 

  for rubber mount of rear muffler on rear axle carrier

• Black: 

  all other rubber mounts

Mixing up the rubber mounts will alter the vibration response of the exhaust system.

Support exhaust system at intermediate muffler with special tool 31 2 220.

Fig 1: Supporting Exhaust System At Intermediate Muffler With Special Tool

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Clip cover (1) out of retainers (2).

Fig 2: Removing Retaining Cover

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Press cover (1) downwards.

Release screws (2) on rubber mount for rear muffler on left and right.

Fig 3: Releasing Screws On Rubber Mount For Rear Muffler On Left And Right

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Detach rubber mount (1) from holder (2).

Fig 4: Detaching Rubber Mount From Holder

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Release screws (1) on rubber mount for rear muffler on rear axle carrier on left and right.

Detach rubber mount from holder.

Replace rubber mounts on rear muffler.

Mixing up the rubber mounts will alter the vibration response of the exhaust system.

Fig 5: Releasing Screws On Rubber Mount For Rear Muffler On Rear Axle Carrier On Left And Right

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Release screws (1) of rubber mounts for intermediate muffler.

Detach rubber mount from holder.

Replace rubber mounts on intermediate muffler.

Fig 6: Releasing Screws Of Rubber Mounts For Intermediate Muffler

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Release screws (3) on rubber mount.

Detach rubber mount from holder.

Replace rubber mounts on exhaust pipe.

Fig 7: Removing Rubber Mounts On Exhaust Pipe

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