– Unscrew nuts for front exhaust pipe - accessible from below -
from exhaust manifolds -arrows-.
Note
♦
The flexible joint in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent by
more than 20° - risk of damage. To remove, ask for the assis‐
tance of a second mechanic.
♦
An approx. 600 mm long extension is required to unscrew nuts
which are accessible from below.
– Remove 3 bolts of underbody cover on right -arrows-.
– Disconnect plug connectors for the Lambda probe after the
catalytic converter - G130- -1- and the Lambda probe 2 after
catalytic converter - G131- -2- on vehicle underbody.
– Expose electric cables to Lambda probes.
– Unbolt bracket for exhaust system -arrows-.
– Remove cross members -A- and -B- for underbody (if present).
– Disconnect exhaust system at clamping sleeve -1-.
– Remove front exhaust pipe with catalytic converters and front
silencers from exhaust manifold.
Installing:
Install in reverse order, noting the following:
♦ Renew seals, gaskets and self-locking nuts.
♦ Coat studs with high-temperature paste - G 052 112 A3- .
Bolted connection
Torque setting
Front exhaust pipe to exhaust mani‐
fold
40 Nm
Cross member to body
25 Nm
Mounting to subframe
25 Nm
Clamping sleeve
25 Nm
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