Replacing Front Muffler

18 10 040 - Replacing front muffler (M57T2)





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.






Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove complete exhaust system 18 00 018 Removing and Installing Complete Exhaust System





Cutting line between centre muffler (2) and rear muffler (1).

Determine pipe length on new centre muffler (2).

Carry over measurement to faulty centre muffler (2) and mark cutting lines.





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

Remove centre muffler.

Deburr exhaust pipe.





Connect centre muffler (2) to rear muffler (1).

Install exhaust system.

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.