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Silencer, centre, 4WD

Silencer, centre, 4WD

To remove


1. Remove the Complete exhaust system, 4WD .

2. Cut the exhaust pipes to the specified dimension, 70 mm. Cut the pipes at right angles. Use 83 95 667 Pipe cutter/exhaust system .



To fit


1. Clean the cut to remove burrs and dirt.

2. Grind away rust from the silencers' pipe with emery cloth.

3. Fit the centre rear silencer to the rear catalytic converter (A) and fit the bracket (B).


4. Fit the rear silencers with the jointing clamps (A) (use mounting paste) (turn the clamps' opening forward and the nuts down) and new rubber mountings (B).


5. Fit the anti-roll bar.

Tightening torque 30 Nm (23 lbf ft)

6. Adjust the centre and rear silencers so that they are hanging neutrally. The centre silencer should hang alongside the anti-roll bar.

7. For variants with visible tail pipes: Check that the tail pipes are in the centre of the recess in the bumper and flush with the bumper's profile.

8. Tighten the nuts on the clamp.

Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft).

9. Firmly tighten the clamp between rear catalytic converter and exhaust system.

Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft).

10. Lower the car.

11. Connect an exhaust hose and start the engine. Check the exhaust system for leaks.