Exhaust System: Service and Repair

18 00 020 Removing and installing complete exhaust system (N12, N16)







WARNING:
Danger of burning and other injuries.
This repair work may only be carried out on an exhaust system which has cooled down.
Removal of the exhaust system must be carried out with the assistance of a second person.







Necessary preliminary work:
- R57 only:
Remove the cross reinforcement.







Support exhaust system (1) with a suitable jack (2).
Secure exhaust system against falling off.







Unfasten clamp.
Tightening torque 18 31 5AZ.







Spray rubber mount (1) with lubricant and detach from rear silencer (2).

NOTE:
Illustration shows and text refers to the right rubber mount.
The procedure is identical for the left side.







Spray rubber mount (1) with lubricant and detach from exhaust pipe (2).







Support exhaust system with a suitable jack.
Release screws and remove transverse reinforcement (1).
Lower and remove exhaust system with assistance of a second person.







NOTE: Check rubber mount for damage. Replaced damaged rubber mounts.