Exhaust manifold front (B258i)
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
     |  | Exhaust manifold front (B258i) | 
   
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
   
    
     
      | 1. | Disconnect the oxygen sensors' cables, undo the cable clamps and the clip and lift up the car. 
 
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      | 2. | Undo the catalytic converter joint, unscrew the nuts between the exhaust manifolds and the front exhaust pipe and lower the pipe. 
 
 
         
          
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             There are seals between the exhaust manifolds and the front exhaust pipe.
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      | 3. | Lower the car and remove the oil dipstick. 
 
   
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      | 4. | Remove the heat shield and undo the nuts on the exhaust manifold. 
 
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      | 5. | Remove the exhaust manifold with its seal. 
 
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      | 1. | Clean the surfaces and fit the exhaust manifold with a new seal. 
 Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 lbf ft).
 
 
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      | 2. | Refit the heat shield and refit the oil dipstick. Lift up the car. 
 
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      | 3. | Feed in the front exhaust pipe and bolt it to the exhaust manifold. Use new gaskets. 
 
   Turning torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft).
 
 
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      | 4. | Bolt together the joint under the car. 
 Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 lbf ft).
 
 
 
        Lower the car to the floor.
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      | 5. | Reconnect the oxygen sensors' cables and fit the cable clamps and the clips. 
 
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