Replacing Front Muffler

18 12 542 - Replacing front 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 nuts.

Remove reinforcement plate.





Cutting line (6) between front muffler (3) and center muffler (2).

Determine pipe length on new front muffler.

Carry over dimensions to faulty front muffler (3) 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 line.





Release nuts (4).

Release nuts (5).

Connect center muffler to front muffler.

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.