18 12 030 Removing and installing/replacing rear muffler (N14)

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

Disconnect exhaust pipe with suitable tool at marked point and deburr.

The interfaces for the rear silencers are designated by notches in the pipe.

NOTE: If the separation point line is not marked by a punch mark in the pipe, determine the separation point by means of the pipe length on the new rear silencer. Carry over separation point to faulty rear silencer and mark. Secure rear silencer against falling off. Cut through exhaust pipes at marked point with a suitable tool.

Fig 1: Identifying Cutting Lines For Rear Mufflers

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Unscrew nuts.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Secure exhaust pipe of rear silencer against falling down with assistance of a second person.

Fig 2: Locating Nuts

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Installation note: Connect rear silencer to front silencer by means of a clamp. Align rear silencer to rear apron. Align clamp and tighten down. Tightening torque 18 31 6AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Clamp

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NOTE: Check exhaust system for leaks.