Necessary preliminary tasks

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E91, E92, E93 only:

Remove trailing link.

NOTE: Interface for exhaust pipe (1) is designated by a notch in the pipe.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Pipe With Catalytic Converter

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Cut exhaust pipe with special tool 00 2 210 at marked point and deburr.

Fig 2: Cutting Exhaust Pipe With Special Tool 00 2 210 At Marked Point And Deburr

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Release nuts for left exhaust pipe.

Installation note:

Replace self-locking nuts.
Replace gasket.
Tightening torque 18 00 1AZ .

Fig 3: Locating Self-Locking Nuts

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Release screw.

Tightening torque 18 20 1AZ .

Take off holder (1) and remove exhaust pipe.

Fig 4: Identifying Holder And Exhaust Pipe

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Installation note:

Connect exhaust pipe to center silencer by means of clamp and align.

Align clamp and tighten down.

Tightening torque 18 00 5AZ .

Fig 5: Aligning Exhaust Pipe Clamps

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NOTE: Check exhaust system for leaks.