Removing and Installing/Replacing Centre Muffler

18 12 045 Removing and installing/replacing centre silencer (N54)

Special tools required:







WARNING:
Risk of burning.
This repair work may only be carried out on an exhaust system which has cooled down.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove exhaust system







NOTE: Interfaces for the centre silencer (3) are marked with a notch in the pipe.







Disconnect and deburr exhaust pipes in the marked areas using commercially available workshop materials and special tools 00 2 210.







Installation note:
Connect and align the centre silencer with both exhaust pipes using clamps.
Align and tighten clamps.
Tightening torque 18 31 5AZ.







Installation note:
Connect and align centre silencer with both rear silencers using clamps.
Align and tighten clamps.
Tightening torque 18 31 5AZ.







NOTE: Check exhaust system for leaks.