Exhaust System: Service and Repair

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

Special tools required:





Warning!
Risk of burning!
Only carry out this repair work when the exhaust system 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 or other suitable special tool and secure against falling down.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove tension strut.





Unscrew nuts.

Tightening torque 18 31 1AZ.

Installation note:
Replace self-locking nuts.

Replace gasket.





Release screw (1) and remove holder.

Tightening torque 18 20 1AZ.





Unfasten nut.

Tightening torque 18 31 4AZ.





Unfasten nut.

Tightening torque 18 31 6AZ.





Detach pressure hose (2). Pull rubber mountings (1) off bracket.

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





Installation note:
Check exhaust system for leaks.