Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Tailpipe

Removing tailpipe - 3.6 l

Removing tailpipe - M 96/05 (3.6 l)







1. Unscrew fastening screw on ball clamp -1-.
2. Widen the ball clamp -arrow- and pull it off tailpipe.

Removing tailpipe -3.8 l







1. Unscrew fastening screw on ball clamp -1-.
2. Widen the ball clamp -arrow- and pull it off exhaust pipe.

Installing tailpipe - 3.6 l







NOTE: Observe specified dimensions for installation position with respect to rear apron.

1. Align tailpipe (installation height) with respect to the rear apron.
- Distance from back of rear apron: 28 mm -B-
- Distance from side of rear apron: Align in the middle







2. Align tailpipe with respect to the rear apron.
- Distance from inside of rear apron: at least 22 mm
- Upper edge of tailpipe flush with rear apron -A-.

If the engine mountings (hydraulic mount) are replaced, the installation dimensions will change as follows due to the shifting behavior of the mountings:
- Distance from back of rear apron: 25.5 mm
- Distance from inside of rear apron: 19.5 mm

Installing tailpipe -3.8 l

NOTE: Observe specified dimensions for installation position with respect to rear apron.







1. Align tailpipe with respect to the rear apron.
- Distance from back of rear apron: 28 mm -B-
- Distance from side of rear apron: 29 mm -A-







2. Align tailpipe with respect to the inside of the rear apron.
- Distance from inside of rear apron: at least 22 mm
- Upper edge of tailpipe flush with rear apron -A-.

If the engine mountings (hydraulic mount) are replaced, the installation dimensions will change as follows due to the shifting behavior of the mountings:

- Distance from back of rear apron: 25.5 mm
- Distance from inside of rear apron: 19.5 mm