Installing the complete exhaust system

• Version with ribbon clamp: 

  Open the weld seam (1) with a conventional tool.

• Remove ribbon clamp (2).
• Replace the (2) ribbon clamp.

  Parts:  Ribbon cable clamp

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• Check all rubber mounts (1) of the exhaust system for damage and replace, if necessary.

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• Insert and install the exhaust system with the help of another person.
• Replace nuts (1).

  Parts:  Nuts

• Tighten nuts (1).
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  Rear silencer to body/bumper support
  M8 Replace nuts.	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Replace nuts (2).

  Parts:  Nuts

• Tighten nuts (2).
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  Rear silencer to body/bumper support
  M8 Replace nuts.	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Connect and lock the connector (1).

  The connector (1) must engage audibly.

• Replace the screw (1).

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten the bolt (1) on the rear axle support.
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  Exhaust system to rear axle carrier
  M8x25 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	28 Nm

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• Replace the screw (3).

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten the screw (3) on the rear axle support.
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  Exhaust system to rear axle carrier
  M8x25 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	28 Nm

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• Mount the ground strap (2) and tighten the screw (1).
• Replace nut (1).

  Parts:  Nut

• Tighten nut (1).
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  Front pipe/front silencer/gasoline particulate filter to the transmission holder
  M8 Replace nut.	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Tighten the ribbon clamp (1).

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  Exhaust system to catalytic converter
  Ribbon clamp nut M8 Replace the ribbon clamp.	Tightening torque	26 Nm
  Ribbon clamp nut M10 Replace the ribbon clamp.	Tightening torque	55 Nm

• Version with V ribbon clip: 

  Replace V-band clamp.

  Parts:  V-band clamp

  Unscrew the nut (1) and remove the sealing ring (2).

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• Bend all sheet metal tabs around their entire perimeter (apart from those in the marked areas) with a suitable tool.

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• Mount the V-clip (1) on the sealing ring (2).
• Make sure that the V-ribbon clip is (1) correctly positioned on the sealing ring (2).

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• Make sure that, after mounting, the V-ribbon clip is on the sheet metal tabs in the marked areas.

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• Connect the exhaust system (1) with the catalytic converter (2) and position it correctly (arrow).

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• Make sure that V-clip (1) is fitted correctly.
• Tighten down screw (2).
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  V-ribbon clip to catalytic converter
  V-ribbon clip Replace V-ribbon clip.	Tightening torque	25 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALL THE TORSION STRUT ON THE RIGHT, AND ON THE LEFT WHERE REQUIRED .
• Refer to INSTALL THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL