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Exhaust Manifold


WM 261019 Removing and installing exhaust manifold - Turbo

Exhaust manifold - cylinder bank 1-3

Tightening sequence -1 to 9- and tightening specifications






Tightening specifications for exhaust manifold with catalytic converter

Initial tightening:
Initial tightening: 15 Nm (11 ftlb.)

Final tightening torque angle:
Torque angle: 25°

Tighten three M8 hexagon nuts (a/f 13) on the turbocharger flange for the exhaust manifold -arrows-.

Tightening torque: 25 Nm (19 ftlb.)






Exhaust manifold flange on cylinder bank 1-3

Exhaust manifold - cylinder bank 4-6

Tightening sequence and specifications as for cylinder bank 1-3!






Tightening specifications for exhaust manifold with catalytic converter

Tighten three M8 hexagon nuts (a/f 13) on the turbocharger flange for the exhaust manifold -arrows-.

Tightening torque as for cylinder bank 1-3






Exhaust manifold flange on cylinder bank 4-6

Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)






Holder for turbocharger 4-6 accessible through tailpipe opening