Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 309-00D

Exhaust System - TDV8 3.6L Diesel

Muffler - Vehicles Without: Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (G949097)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 30.10.11
  • Intermediate pipe and/or silencer - renew
  • TDV8
  • 0.90
  • USED WITHINS

Special Tool(s)

E45589

100-051(LRT-99-027)

Pipe cutter-exhaust

Removal
  1. WARNING:

    Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

    Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. E77257
    Release the RH catalytic converter from the exhaust system.
      • Remove the 2 nuts.
  3. E77256
    Release the LH catalytic converter from the exhaust system.
      • Release the exhaust clamp.
  4. E87325
    With assistance, remove the muffler and tailpipe assembly.
      • Disconnect the 5 exhaust hangers.
  5. NOTE:

    Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

    E87326
    Remove the LH tail pipe.
      • Using the special tool, cut the exhaust pipe at the marked position.
  6. E87327
    Remove the RH tail pipe.
      • Using the special tool, cut the exhaust pipe at the marked position.
Installation
  1. NOTE:

    Do not tighten the clamp at this stage.

    Install the RH tail pipe to the muffler assembly.
      • Clean the components.
      • Install the clamp.
  2. NOTE:

    Do not tighten the clamp at this stage.

    Install the LH tail pipe to the muffler assembly.
      • Clean the components.
      • Install the clamp.
  3. With assistance, install the muffler and tailpipe assembly.
      • Connect the exhaust hangers.
  4. Secure the LH catalytic converter to the exhaust system.
      • Tighten the nut to 50 Nm (37 lb.ft).
  5. Secure the RH catalytic converter to the exhaust system.
      • Clean the components mating faces.
      • Tighten the nuts to 50 Nm (37 lb.ft).
  6. Align both of the tail pipes and tighten the clamps to 50 Nm (37 lb.ft).