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Front exhaust pipe (B206i/B234i)

Front exhaust pipe (B206i/B234i)


Dismantling


1. Unplug the oxygen sensor's leads, release the cable clamp and clip and raise the car.

Important

Do not twist the leads. The oxygen sensor is sensitive to knocks and jolts and must be handled with care.


2. Remove the oxygen sensor.


3. Loosen the joint between the front exhaust pipe and the middle pipe.

4. Unscrew the front exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold.

5. Remove the bolt from the bracket and lower away the exhaust pipe.


To fit



1. Clean the joints.

2. Fit the bolt securing the exhaust pipe to the bracket on the engine but do not tighten it.

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

Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft).

4. Tighten the bolt securing the exhaust pipe to the bracket on the engine.

Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft).

5. Bolt together the joints under the car.

Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 lbf ft).

6. Fit the oxygen sensor in place but first lubricate the threads with Molycote 1000.

Tightening torque 55 Nm (41 lbf ft).

Important

The oxygen sensor is sensitive to knocks and jolts and must be handled with care. It is important to ensure that the connection between oxygen sensor and union is gastight.


7. Lower the car to the floor.


8. Plug in the oxygen sensor's leads and fit the cable clamp and clip.