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18 10 031 Replacing rear muffler (N52, N52K): Notes

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WARNING: Scalding hazard! 

Only perform these tasks on an engine that has cooled down.

Support rear muffler with special tool 31 2 220 .

Fig 1: Supporting Rear Muffler Using Special Tool (31 2 220)
G04742070Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: If the cutting line is not marked by a punch mark in the pipe, determine the cutting line by means of the pipe length on the new rear muffler (2).
Carry over cutting line to faulty rear muffler (2) and mark out.
Fig 2: Identifying Faulty Front Muffler With Cutting Line
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Cut exhaust pipe at marked point with special tool 00 2 210 and deburr.

Fig 3: Cutting Exhaust Pipe Using Special Tool (00 2 210)
G04742078Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unfasten nut.

Tightening torque 18 20 4AZ .

Fig 4: Locating Nut
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Release screw on right bracket.

Tightening torque 18 20 5AZ .

Fig 5: Locating Bracket Screw
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Installation: 

Connect front muffler to rear muffler by means of clamp and align.

Centre clamp and tighten down.

Tightening torque 18 20 8AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Centre Clamp
G04742097Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Check exhaust system for leaks.
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