Front exhaust pipe
Front exhaust pipe |
To remove |
1. |
Raise the car.
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2. |
Remove the lower engine cover.
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3. |
Cut the front exhaust pipe 87 mm from the end of the silencer, between the silencer and the flexible section (see illustration). Cut at right angles using a
83 95 667 Pipe cutter, exhaust system
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4. |
Undo the nuts from the catalytic converter and remove the front pipe.
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To fit |
1. |
Clean the joint and connecting pipe.
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2. |
Fit the sleeve clamp.
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3. |
Fit the front exhaust pipe, with a new gasket and new nuts, to the catalytic converter. If necessary, change the rubber mountings.
Tightening torque 25 Nm (18.5 lbf ft) |
4. |
Adjust the sleeve clamp so that the pipe ends are in the centre of the clamp.
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5. |
Tighten the nuts on the sleeve clamp.
Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft) |
6. |
Fit the lower engine cover.
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7. |
Lower the car.
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8. |
Connect an extraction hose and start the engine. Check that the exhaust system does not leak.
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