Exhaust System: Service and Repair

18 00 020 - Removing and installing complete exhaust system (N62, N62TU)

Special tools required:
- 31 2 220 31 2 220 Support Plate

Warning!
Scalding hazard!

Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

Danger of injury!

Removal of the exhaust system must be carried out with the assistance of a second person.

Weight of exhaust system is approx. 50 kg.

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- E64 only:
Remove tension struts on left and right 51 71 482 - Removing and installing/replacing left or right tension strut (on rear axle)

Support exhaust system with special tool 31 2 220 31 2 220 Support Plate.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Note:
Illustrations depict the left side - proceed in the same way for the right side.

Slacken nut (1).

Note:
Illustrations depict the left side - proceed in the same way for the right side.

Unscrew nuts.

Unfasten screws.

Remove reinforcement plate (1).

Lower exhaust system carefully.