Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Muffler (M54)

18 12 040 - Removing and installing/replacing front muffler (M54)





Special tools required:
- 00 2 210 00 2 210 Exhaust Pipe Cutter





Warning!
Scalding hazard!

These tasks should only be carried out on an exhaust system that has cooled down!





Cutting line (2) between front muffler (1) and center muffler (3).

Determine pipe length on new front muffler (1).

Carry over dimension to faulty front muffler (1) and mark cutting line.





Cut exhaust pipes with special tool 00 2 210 00 2 210 Exhaust Pipe Cutter at marked points and deburr.





Unscrew nuts (1).

Installation Note:
Replace self-locking nuts.





Installation Note:
Replace both seals (1).





Connect front muffler (1) to center muffler (3).

Installation Note:
Align clamping sleeves so that:

- Nuts point downwards.
- Cutting line is in middle of clamping sleeve.
- There is sufficient spacing to adjoining components.