18 32 081 Removing and Installing/Replacing Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter for Cylinders 1-3

18 32 081 - Removing and installing/replacing exhaust pipe with catalytic converter for cylinders 1-3 (N54)





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:
- E91/ E92/ E93/ E82 /E88 only Remove tension strut





Note:
Cutting line for exhaust pipe (1) is designated by a notch in the pipe.





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





Release nuts for left exhaust pipe.

Installation Note:
- Replace self-locking nuts.
- Replace seal.
- Tightening torque 18 00 1AZ 18 31 Exhaust Pipe With Catalytic Converter / Complete System.





Release screw.

Tightening torque 18 20 1AZ 18 20 Exhaust System Suspension.

Remove bracket (1) and then exhaust pipe.





Installation Note:
Connect exhaust pipe to centre muffler by means of clamp and align.

Align clamp and tighten down.

Tightening torque 18 00 5AZ 18 31 Exhaust Pipe With Catalytic Converter / Complete System.





Note:
Check exhaust system for leaks.