Replacing Center Muffler

18 12 546 - Replacing center muffler (N73)





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.





Release screws.

Remove reinforcement plate.





Cutting lines (6) and (7) between front muffler (3) and rear muffler (1).

Determine pipe length on new center muffler.

Carry over dimensions to faulty center muffler (2) and mark cutting line.





Cut tail pipe with special tool 00 2 210 00 2 210 Exhaust Pipe Cutter at marked point.

Installation Note:
Deburr cutting lines.





Connect center muffler (2) to front muffler (3) and rear muffler (1).

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.





Add final details to vehicle.

Check exhaust system for leaks.