PRE-RELEASE
Silencer, centre, 4WD
| Silencer, centre, 4WD |
| To remove |
| 1. |
Remove the
Complete exhaust system, 4WD
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| 2. |
Cut the exhaust pipes to the specified dimension, 70 mm. Cut the pipes at right angles. Use
83 95 667 Pipe cutter/exhaust system
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| To fit |
| 1. |
Clean the cut to remove burrs and dirt.
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| 2. |
Grind away rust from the silencers' pipe with emery cloth.
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| 3. |
Fit the centre rear silencer to the rear catalytic converter (A) and fit the bracket (B).
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| 4. |
Fit the rear silencers with the jointing clamps (A) (use mounting paste) (turn the clamps' opening forward and the nuts down) and new rubber mountings (B).
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| 5. |
Fit the anti-roll bar.
Tightening torque 30 Nm (23 lbf ft) |
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| 6. |
Adjust the centre and rear silencers so that they are hanging neutrally. The centre silencer should hang alongside the anti-roll bar.
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For variants with visible tail pipes:
Check that the tail pipes are in the centre of the recess in the bumper and flush with the bumper's profile.
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| 8. |
Tighten the nuts on the clamp.
Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft). |
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| 9. |
Firmly tighten the clamp between rear catalytic converter and exhaust system.
Tightening torque 40 Nm (30 lbf ft). |
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| 10. |
Lower the car.
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| 11. |
Connect an exhaust hose and start the engine. Check the exhaust system for leaks.
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