Front exhaust pipe (B206i/B234i)
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
     |  | Front exhaust pipe (B206i/B234i) | 
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
   
    
     
      | 1. | Unplug the oxygen sensor's leads, release the cable clamp and clip and raise the car. 
 
 
         
          
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             Do not twist the leads. The oxygen sensor is sensitive to knocks and jolts and must be handled with care.
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      | 2. | Remove the oxygen sensor. 
 
   
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      | 3. | Loosen the joint between the front exhaust pipe and the middle pipe. 
 
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      | 4. | Unscrew the front exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold. 
 
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      | 5. | Remove the bolt from the bracket and lower away the exhaust pipe. 
 
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      | 2. | Fit the bolt securing the exhaust pipe to the bracket on the engine but do not tighten it. 
 
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      | 3. | Position the front exhaust pipe and screw it to the exhaust manifold. 
 Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft).
 
 
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      | 4. | Tighten the bolt securing the exhaust pipe to the bracket on the engine. 
 Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft).
 
 
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      | 5. | Bolt together the joints under the car. 
 Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 lbf ft).
 
 
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      | 6. | Fit the oxygen sensor in place but first lubricate the threads with Molycote 1000. 
 Tightening torque 55 Nm (41 lbf ft).
 
 
 
         
          
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             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.
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      | 7. | Lower the car to the floor. 
 
   
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      | 8. | Plug in the oxygen sensor's leads and fit the cable clamp and clip. 
 
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