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Replacing Rear Muffler (M54)




18 12 030 - Replacing rear muffler (M54)





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





Warning!
Scalding hazard!

Only perform these tasks after exhaust system has cooled down.





Cutting line (4) between center muffler (3) and rear muffler (5).

Determine pipe length on new rear muffler (5).

Carry over dimensions to faulty rear muffler (5) and mark cutting line.





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





Pull off vacuum hose (1).

Release nuts and remove rear muffler.





Connect rear muffler (5) using clamping sleeve.

Installation Note:
Align clamping sleeve so that:

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