Silencer, rear, 4WD
Silencer, rear, 4WD |
To remove |
1. |
Raise the car.
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2. |
Cut the exhaust pipe to the specified dimension, 70 mm on the side to be replaced (A). Cut the pipe at a right angle. Use
83 95 667 Pipe cutter, exhaust system
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3. |
Remove the rear silencer (B).
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To fit |
1. |
Clean the cut to remove burrs and dirt.
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2. |
Grind away rust and any welding sparks from the centre silencer's pipe with emery cloth.
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3. |
Fit the rear silencer with the jointing clamp (A) (use mounting paste) (turn the clamp's opening forward and the nuts down) and new rubber mountings (B).
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4. |
If necessary, also replace the rubber mountings of the centre silencer and the second rear silencer.
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5. |
Adjust the centre and rear silencers so that they are hanging neutrally. The centre silencer should hang alongside the anti-roll bar.
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6. |
For cars with visible tail pipes:
Check that the tail pipes are in the centre of the recesses in the bumper and flush with the bumper's profile.
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7. |
Tighten the nuts on the clamp.
Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft). |
8. |
Lower the car.
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9. |
Connect an exhaust hose and start the engine. Check the exhaust system for leaks.
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