18 21 051 Replacing all exhaust suspensions (M62, M54)

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (3.0i) .

Special Tools Required:

31 2 220

WARNING: Scalding hazard! Only perform these tasks after exhaust system has cooled down.

NOTE: Rubber mounts are colored differently.

Red (M62) Or Gray (M54): for rubber mount of rear muffler on rear axle carrier.

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 Using Support Plate

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

Fig 2: Removing Retainer 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.

NOTE: Rubber mount for rear muffler on rear axle carrier is red.

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

Fig 5: Releasing Screws On Rubber Mount For Rear Muffler

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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: Releasing Screws On Rubber Mount

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