Necessary preliminary tasks

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E92/E93 only: Remove tension strut on rear axle.

Support front muffler with special tool 31 2 220 .

Fig 1: Supporting Front Muffler Using Special Tool 31 2 220

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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 front muffler.
Carry over cutting line to faulty front silencer (3) and mark out.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Muffler Line Cutting Position

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Cut exhaust pipes at marked points with special tool 00 2 210 and deburr.

Fig 3: Cutting Exhaust Pipes At Marked Points Using Special Tool (00 2 210)

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Release bolt and remove bracket (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 2AZ .

Fig 4: Locating Bracket Bolt

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Unfasten screw connection.

Installation:

Tightening torque 18 20 3AZ .

Fig 5: Locating Bracket Screw

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Release bolts along line and remove reinforcement plate (1).

Lower front muffler and remove.

Fig 6: Identifying Reinforcement Plate

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Installation:

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

Centre clamp and tighten down.

Tightening torque 18 20 8AZ .

Fig 7: Identifying Centre Clamps

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NOTE: Check exhaust system for leaks.