PRE-RELEASE
Rear silencer
| Rear silencer |
| To remove |
| 1. |
Raise the car.
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| 2. |
Cut the exhaust pipe to the specified measurement - 130 mm on the side to be replaced. Cut the pipe perpendicularly. Use
83 95 667 Pipe cutter/exhaust system
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| 3. |
Remove the rear silencer.
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| To fit |
| 1. |
Clean the cut to remove burrs and dirt.
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| 2. |
Fit the joint clamp to the pipe. The opening should face the rear.
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| 3. |
Fit the rear silencer with new rubber mountings.
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| 4. |
If necessary, replace the rubber mountings of the front silencer and the other rear silencer.
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| 5. |
Adjust the joint clamp so that the pipe ends are in the centre of the clamp.
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| 6. |
Adjust the front and rear silencers so they hang evenly.
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| 7. |
If the tale pipe is visible: Check that the tail pipe is in the centre of the recess and flush with the rear bumper.
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| 8. |
Tighten the nuts on the clamp.
Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft). |
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| 9. |
Lower the car.
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| 10. |
Connect an exhaust hose and start the engine. Check the exhaust system for leaks.
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