Exhaust Manifold: Labor Times
| Standard Hours | Manufacturer Warranty Hours | Skill Level | Notes | |
| Replace | ||||
| 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi | ||||
| Front | 5.9 | 4.9 | B | |
| Rear | 4.0 | 3.0 | B | |
| Both | 7.1 | 5.9 | B | |
| 545i, 550i | ||||
| Right Bank | 6.5 | 5.0 | B | |
| Left Bank | 5.9 | 4.6 | B | |
| Both Banks | 6.7 | 5.4 | B | |
| M5 | ||||
| Right Bank | 7.0 | 5.6 | B | |
| Left Bank | 7.0 | 5.5 | B | |
| Both Banks | 9.5 | 7.0 | B |