Installing the complete exhaust system

CAUTION: Component with heavy weight.
Injury hazard!

Note component's center of gravity.
Support component using a jack.
Secure component against falling off the jack.

CAUTION: Heavy component.
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage.

Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.

CAUTION: Grinding dust from grinding of components.
Hazardous to health!

Directly draw off the grinding dust.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
After installing, the exhaust system must be checked for leaks.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Mount the exhaust system in a de-energized state, following the tightening sequence from the rear silencer towards the exhaust manifold.

CAUTION: Shavings resulting from sawing or grinding components.
Injury hazard!

Conduct all work in appropriate personal protective equipment only.
Wear safety goggles and hand protection.

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Version A (ribbon clamp):
Open the weld seam (1) with a conventional tool.
Remove ribbon clamp (2) .
Replace the (2) ribbon clamp.
Parts: Ribbon cable clamp

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes.
Some parts may differ in certain details.
Check all rubber mounts (1) of the exhaust system for damage and replace, if necessary.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Conduct the following operation with the assistance of a second person.
Insert and install the exhaust system with the help of another person.
Check the rubber mount (1) for damage and replace, if necessary.
Parts: Rubber mount
Connect rubber mount (1) to exhaust system.

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Check the rubber mount (2) for damage and replace, if necessary.
Parts: Rubber mount
Mount the exhaust system (1) on the rubber mount (2) .

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Version A (ribbon clamp)

Tighten the ribbon clamp (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS

Clamp to exhaust system
cl. If necessary, replace clamp.	Tightening torque	26 Nm

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Version B (V-ribbon clip)
Replace V-band clamp.

Parts: V-band clamp

Unscrew the nut (1) and remove the sealing ring (2) .

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Bend all the sheet metal tabs, except those in the marked area, all around using a suitable tool.

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Mount the V-clip (1) on the sealing ring (2) .
Make sure that the V-ribbon clip is (1) correctly positioned on the sealing ring (2) .

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Make sure that, after mounting, the V-ribbon clip is on the sheet metal tabs in the marked areas.

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Connect the exhaust system (1) with the catalytic converter (2) and position it correctly (arrow).

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Make sure that V-clip (1) is fitted correctly.
Tighten down screw (2) .

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS

V-ribbon clip to catalytic converter
V-ribbon clip Replace V-ribbon clip.	Tightening torque	25 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR LEFT TORSION STRUT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TUNNEL CONNECTING SUPPORT .
Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .