18 12 045 Removing And Installing/Replacing Central Muffler (N62)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

00 2 210
31 2 220

WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform these tasks after exhaust system has cooled down.

Support center muffler with lifter and special tool 31 2 220 and secure against falling out.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (31 2 220)

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Unfasten screws.

Remove reinforcement plate (1).

Fig 2: Locating Reinforcement Plate Screw

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While installed, mark length (B) with aid of replacement muffler on faulty center muffler.

Fig 3: Identifying Muffler Length

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Cut both exhaust pipes with special tool 00 2 210 at marked points and deburr.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (00 2 210)

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While installed, mark length (C) with aid of replacement muffler on faulty center muffler.

Fig 5: Identifying Muffler Length

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Cut exhaust pipe with special tool 00 2 210 at marked points and deburr.

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool (00 2 210)

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Connect center muffler and front muffler by means of clamping sleeves.

Fig 7: Locating Clamp Sleeve

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Connect center muffler to rear muffler by means of clamping sleeve.

Fig 8: Locating Clamp Sleeve

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