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Engine Code CBFA






Exhaust System Overview

The coupling element in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10°, otherwise it may be damaged.

Replace gaskets and self-locking nuts.

After exhaust system repairs, make sure the exhaust system is not under stress and is far enough from the body. If necessary, loosen the clamping sleeve and align the muffler and exhaust pipe so that there is adequate distance to the body and that weight is evenly distributed among the suspended mounts.

The exhaust manifold and turbocharger are one component. For information on removing and installing, refer to => [ Turbocharger ] Turbocharger.






1 Bolt

25 Nm

2 Suspended Mount

Replace if damaged.

3 Gasket

Always replace.

4 Nut

40 Nm

Always replace.

Coat the stud bolts on the exhaust manifold with hot bolt paste (G 052 112 A3).

5 Heated Oxygen Sensor (G39)

55 Nm

Bank 1, sensor 1.

The threads of new oxygen sensors are already coated with hot bolt paste.

When reusing the old oxygen sensor, grease only the threads with hot bolt paste (G 052 112 A3) , the paste must not get into the slots in the oxygen sensor body.

6 Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter

Danger of causing damage to the coupling element.

Do not bend the coupling element more than 10°.

Do not stretch the coupling element.

Do not damage the wire mesh on the coupling element.

Protect the catalytic converter from shocks and impact stress.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Front Exhaust Pipe with Catalytic Converter ] Service and Repair.

Align the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Aligning ] Procedures.

7 Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 (G108)

55 Nm

Bank 1, sensor 2.

The threads of new oxygen sensors are already coated with hot bolt paste.

When reusing the old oxygen sensor, grease only the threads with hot bolt paste (G 052 112 A3) , the paste must not get into the slots in the oxygen sensor body.

8 Oxygen Sensor after Three Way Catalytic Converter (G130)

55 Nm

Bank 1, sensor 3.

The threads of new oxygen sensors are already coated with hot bolt paste.

When reusing the old oxygen sensor, grease only the threads with hot bolt paste (G 052 112 A3) , the paste must not get into the slots in the oxygen sensor body.

9 Retaining Loop

Replace if damaged.

10 Suspended Mount

Replace if damaged.

11 Rear Muffler

Original equipment as one unit with the center muffler. For repairs, replace each separately.

Separating, refer to => [ Center and Rear Muffler, Separating ] Service and Repair.

12 Nut

Tighten evenly. Refer to => [ Installed Position and Tightening Torque of the Clamping Sleeve ] Installed Position and Tightening Torque of the Clamping Sleeve.

13 Rear Clamping Sleeve

For individual replacement of the center and rear mufflers.

Tighten the nuts evenly. Refer to => [ Installed Position and Tightening Torque of the Clamping Sleeve ] Installed Position and Tightening Torque of the Clamping Sleeve.

14 Center Muffler

Original equipment as one unit with the rear muffler. For repairs, replace each separately.

Separating, refer to => [ Center and Rear Muffler, Separating ] Service and Repair.

15 Nut

Tighten evenly. Refer to => [ Installed Position and Tightening Torque of the Clamping Sleeve ] Installed Position and Tightening Torque of the Clamping Sleeve.

16 Front Clamping Sleeve

Tighten the nuts evenly. Refer to => [ Installed Position and Tightening Torque of the Clamping Sleeve ] Installed Position and Tightening Torque of the Clamping Sleeve.

17 Suspended Mount

For the center muffler.