PRE-RELEASE
Front silencer
| Front silencer |
| To remove |
| 1. |
Raise the car.
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| 2. |
Undo the nuts of the exhaust pipe clamp.
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| 3. |
Cut the exhaust pipe to the specified measurement - 130 mm. Use
83 95 667 Pipe cutter/exhaust system
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Hang up the silencer using 83 95 212 Strap . |
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| 4. |
Remove the front silencer.
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| To fit |
| 1. |
Clean the joints and connecting pipe.
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| 2. |
Fit the joint clamps.
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| 3. |
Fit the front pipe with new rubber mountings.
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| 4. |
If necessary, replace the rubber mountings of the rear silencers.
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| 5. |
Adjust the joint clamps so that the pipe joints are centred in them. The opening should face the rear.
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| 6. |
Adjust the front and rear silencers so they hang evenly.
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| 7. |
For cars with visible tailpipe, adjust this so that it hangs in the centre of the tailpipe cutout in the rear bumper.
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| 8. |
Tighten the joint clamp nuts.
Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft) |
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| 9. |
Tighten the front exhaust pipe clip.
Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft) |
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| 10. |
Lower the car.
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| 11. |
Attach the exhaust hoses and start the engine. Check that there are no exhaust system leaks.
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