18 00 020 Removing and installing complete exhaust system (N12, N16)

WARNING: Danger of burning and other injuries!
This repair work may only be carried out on an exhaust system which has cooled down.
Removal of the exhaust system must be carried out with the assistance of a second person.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove the CROSS REINFORCEMENT .

Support exhaust system (1) with a suitable jack (2).

Secure exhaust system against falling off.

Fig 1: Supporting Exhaust System Using Suitable Jack

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Unfasten clamp.

Tightening torque 18 31 5AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Clamp

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Spray rubber mount (1) with lubricant and detach from rear silencer (2).

NOTE: Illustration shows and text refers to the right rubber mount.

The procedure is identical for the left side.

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Mount And Rear Silencer

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Spray rubber mount (1) with lubricant and detach from exhaust pipe (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Mount And Exhaust Pipe

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Support exhaust system with a suitable jack.

Release screws and remove transverse reinforcement (1).

Lower and remove exhaust system with assistance of a second person.

Fig 5: Locating Transverse Reinforcement Screws

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NOTE: Check rubber mount for damage. Replaced damaged rubber mounts.