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Exhaust manifold front (B258i)

Exhaust manifold front (B258i)


To remove


1. Disconnect the oxygen sensors' cables, undo the cable clamps and the clip and lift up the car.

2. Undo the catalytic converter joint, unscrew the nuts between the exhaust manifolds and the front exhaust pipe and lower the pipe.

Important

There are seals between the exhaust manifolds and the front exhaust pipe.


3. Lower the car and remove the oil dipstick.


4. Remove the heat shield and undo the nuts on the exhaust manifold.

5. Remove the exhaust manifold with its seal.


To fit



1. Clean the surfaces and fit the exhaust manifold with a new seal.

Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 lbf ft).

2. Refit the heat shield and refit the oil dipstick. Lift up the car.

3. Feed in the front exhaust pipe and bolt it to the exhaust manifold. Use new gaskets.


Turning torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft).

4. Bolt together the joint under the car.

Tightening torque 20 Nm (15 lbf ft).

Lower the car to the floor.

5. Reconnect the oxygen sensors' cables and fit the cable clamps and the clips.