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Exhaust System: Service and Repair




18 00 020 - Removing and installing complete exhaust system (N54)





Special tools required:
- 31 2 220 31 2 220 Support Plate





Warning!
Scalding hazard!

These tasks should only be carried out on an exhaust system that has cooled down.





Important!
Removal of the exhaust system must be carried out with the assistance of a second person.





Support exhaust system with jack and special tool 31 2 220 31 2 220 Support Plate and secure against falling out.





Unscrew nuts.

Installation Note:
Replace self-locking nuts.

Replace seal.

Tightening torque 18 00 1AZ 18 31 Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter/Complete System.





Release bolt and remove bracket (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 1AZ 18 20 Exhaust System Suspension.





Release bolts along line and remove reinforcement plate (1).





Unfasten nut.

Tightening torque, 18 00 4AZ 18 31 Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter/Complete System





Unscrew nuts.

Tightening torque, 18 00 2AZ 18 31 Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter/Complete System





Disconnect pressure hose. Unscrew nuts.

Tightening torque, 18 00 6AZ 18 31 Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter/Complete System





Installation Note:
Check exhaust system for leaks.