Exhaust System: Service and Repair

18 00 020 Removing and installing complete exhaust system (N55)

Special tools required:





Warning!
Risk of burning!
Only perform this repair work after the exhaust system has cooled down.

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








Necessary preliminary tasks:

E91,E92,E93 only:
^ Remove trailing link on rear axle.





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

Unscrew nuts.

Installation note:





Tightening torque 18 31 1AZ.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Replace gasket.





Release bolt and remove holder (1).

Tightening torque 18 20 1AZ.





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

Unscrew nuts.

Take off holder (1).





Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.





Pull off hose.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 18 31 2AZ.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 18 31 6AZ.

Lower and remove exhaust system with assistance of a second person.





Installation note:
Check exhaust system for leaks.