Removal and Replacement

Exhaust System Components, Removing And Installing

WARNING:
Observe the following for all installations, especially in engine compartment due to lack of room:
- Route lines of all types (e.g. for fuel, hydraulic, EVAP canister system, coolant and refrigerant, brake fluid, vacuum) and electrical wiring so that the original path is followed.
- Watch for sufficient clearance to all moving or hot components.

NOTE:
- After exhaust system repairs, make sure exhaust system has sufficient clearance from the bodywork. If necessary, loosen flanges on catalytic converter and align muffler and exhaust pipes again, see Fig. 2.
- Do not use any silicone sealant. Traces of silicone components which are sucked into the engine are not burned there, and they damage the oxygen sensors.
- Always replace self-locking nuts.
- Engine Control Module (ECM) is equipped with On Board Diagnostic (OBD).
- Components marked with * are tested via On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Diagnostic mode 3: Check DTC memory.

- Check catalytic converter.

Fig. 2 Installation position of suspensions







Requirement
- Exhaust system, cold

Procedure
- Press exhaust system in direction of travel (arrow -1-) and tighten double clamps tightly until dimension -a- at suspensions is reached.