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Replacing Center Muffler (M54)




18 12 045 - Replacing center muffler (M54)





Special tools required:
- 00 2 210 00 2 210 Exhaust Pipe Cutter
- 31 2 220 31 2 220 Support Plate





Warning!
Scalding hazard!

Only perform these tasks after exhaust system has cooled down.





Support exhaust system with jack and special tool 31 2 220 31 2 220 Support Plate and secure against falling out.





Unfasten screws.





Cutting line (2) and (4) between front muffler (1) and rear muffler (5).

Determine pipe length on new center muffler (3).

Carry over measurement to faulty center muffler (3) and mark cutting lines.





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





Connect center muffler (3) to front muffler (1) and rear muffler (5).

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.