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Front exhaust manifold (B258i)

Front exhaust manifold (B258i)


Dismantling


1. Unplug the oxygen sensors' leads, undo the cable clamps and clips and raise the car.

2. Undo the catalytic converter joint, unscrew the nuts securing the front exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifolds and lower away the pipe.

Important

Gaskets are fitted between the exhaust manifolds and front exhaust pipe.


3. Lower the car and remove the dipstick.


4. Remove the heat shield and undo the exhaust manifold's nuts.

5. Remove the exhaust manifold and gaskets.


To fit



1. Clean the surfaces and fit the exhaust manifold with a new gasket.

Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 lbf ft).

2. Fit the heat shield and insert the dipstick. Raise the car.

3. Position the front exhaust pipe and screw it to the exhaust manifold. Fit new gaskets.


Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft).

4. Bolt together the joints under the car.

Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 lbf ft).

Lower the car to the floor.

5. Plug in the oxygen sensors' leads and fit the cable clamps and clips.