18 10 031 Replacing rear muffler (left or right) (N62)

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Special tools required:

00 2 210
31 2 220

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 With Special Tool 31 2 220 (Left Or Right - N62)

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While installed, mark cutting line with aid of replacement muffler on faulty rear muffler.

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

Fig 2: Cutting Exhaust Pipes With Special Tool 00 2 210 At Marked Points (Left Or Right - N62)

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Unscrew nuts.

Fig 3: Releasing Nuts (Left Or Right - N62)

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Release nuts and remove rear muffler.

Fig 4: Releasing Nuts And Removing Rear Muffler (Left Or Right - N62)

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Connect final muffler to center muffler.

Fig 5: Connecting Final Muffler To Center Muffler (Left Or Right - N62)

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Align clamp and tighten down.