Removing Exhaust System

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CAUTION: Hot components

Risk of burns
→ Let hot components cool down.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

CAUTION: Heavy components

Risk of squashing
→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Get someone to help if necessary.

Information

The steps for removing and installing a twin-branch exhaust system are described here. This description is also valid by way of example for a single-branch exhaust system.

Remove tunnel strut -3- .
1. 1.1 Loosen and unscrew screws -1 and 2- .
2. 1.2 Remove strut -3- .
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Tunnel strut
Secure the exhaust system using > VAS 6931 - Transmission and Engine Jack-1- .
1. 2.1 Position transmission jack -1- under the exhaust system so that both pipes are supported at the same time.
2. 2.2 Guide tension strap around both pipes and fasten it. Raise the exhaust system slightly.
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Transmission jack securing exhaust system (similar to illustration)
Unscrew screws -4- on transmission bridge holders -3- . Loosen ball clamps -2- between the catalytic converters and front silencer -1- .

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Exhaust system on transmission bridge
For vehicles with sports exhaust system: Pull off vacuum hose -1- on vacuum unit for exhaust flap -2- .

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Vacuum hose for exhaust system
Secure decoupling elements -1- to prevent them from moving.
1. 5.1 Secure decoupling elements -1- with wire -2- on transmission support -3- .
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Securing decoupling elements
Loosen centre exhaust system mount -2- . Unscrew screws -1- .

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Centre exhaust system mount
For vehicles with rear axle steering: Remove strut -4- between the rear silencers.

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Exhaust system (figure shows V8 Turbo)
Release and disconnect cable plugs -1- from the actuators -2- .

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Exhaust flap actuator
Loosen holders -2- for both rear silencers. Unscrew screws -1- .

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Rear silencer holders (figure shows V8 Turbo)
Remove exhaust system.
1. 10.1 Guide the exhaust system, which is secured with a tension strap -arrows- , downwards using the transmission jack.
2. 10.2 Make sure not to damage any heat shields.

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Exhaust system on transmission jack (similar to illustration)