Only a limousine (sedan)
Withdrawal
Put the car on the goats.
Remove tray cover.
Lubricate all threaded connections of the exhaust system with a corrosion-dissolving agent.
Vehicles with catalytic converter: Disconnect plug connection for lambda probe in engine compartment. Remove lambda probe.
Unscrew the exhaust pipe from the bottom of the exhaust manifold.
Support the muffler with wooden blocks.
Loosen the muffler mounting bolts at the gearbox.
Loosen the clamp of the connecting pipe between the middle and rear mufflers or saw through it at the point of separation.
Remove muffler from hinges.
Elements of system of release of the fulfilled gases can be removed separately. If the bolts do not loosen during disassembly, heat the system at the joints with a gas burner. Put on asbestos!
Attention: risk of fire!
Installation
Attention: Always install new rubber rings, nuts and bolts. To facilitate the subsequent disassembly of the connections, it is recommended to lubricate the threaded connections with high-temperature paste, for example: Liqui Moly LM-508-ASC.
Screw in the exhaust gas sensors, if any.
Connect exhaust pipe and catalytic converter and secure them lightly with clamps. If necessary, sand the conical connecting elements between the exhaust pipe and the catalytic converter to remove rust residues. Check the correct position of the sealing elements.
Screw on the gearbox holder.
Connect the middle and rear muffler and hang on the rubber rings. Do not tighten the bolts, but only bait.
Align the system before tightening the bolts. Make sure that there is a distance of at least 25 mm between the elements of the system and the body. If necessary, align the position of the system elements. Fastening elements must be evenly loaded.
Tighten bolts and nuts.
Install the lower engine compartment trim.
Lower the car.
If so, connect the lambda probe cable.
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