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Removing and installing/replacing catalytic
exhaust gas converter (S54)

Warning!

Scalding hazard!

These tasks should only be carried out on an exhaust system
that has cooled down.

Important!

 Support centre muffler/catalytic exhaust gas converter with
lifter.

 Carry out removal operations with assistance of a second
person.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both tension struts.

Remove reinforcement plate. 

Catalytic exhaust gas converter and centre muffler are removed
as a single unit.

Unscrew nuts.

Installation:

 Replace seals.

Replace self-locking nuts.

Coat thread with copper paste -CRC-, refer to BMW Parts
Service.

Tightening torque 18 40 2AZ

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RA  Removing and installing/replacing catalytic exhaust gas converter (S54)

BMW AG - TIS

06.02.2013  22:35

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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