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Akrapovi Exhaust Systems:Tail Pipes, Evolution, Evolution-Titanium and
optional Down-Pipe
for theMINI COOPER S / S JCW / S CONVERTIBLE(type R56 and R57)
Installation instructions
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Installation instructions
Akrapovi Exhaust Systems:Tail Pipes, Evolution, Evolution-Titanium and
optional Down-Pipe
for theMINI COOPER S / S JCW / S CONVERTIBLE(type R56 and R57)
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Congratulations on purchasing an Akrapovi exhaust system. Please read the entireinstallation manual prior to undertaking any activities related to installation of your newAkrapovi exhaust system. In case you do not fully understand the manual or any of its
parts, please contact your authorized dealer!This product should be installed by someone with sufcient knowledge of exhaust systemsand their installation, and appropriate hand or power tools. If you are not qualied for thiswork, please utilize a certied mechanic for installation. By installing Your Akrapovi exhaustsystem, you indicate that you have read the installation manual in its entirety and you agreewith the terms stated herein.It is your responsibility to follow all installation instruction guidelines supplied with the
Akrapovi exhaust system and undertake all necessary safety precautions. Akrapovi d.d.assumes no responsibility for damages occurring from misuse, abuse, improper installation,improper operation, lack of responsible care, or all previously stated reasons resulting fromincompatibility with other manufacturers products and/or systems.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Exclusion of Certain Liability1. Themanufacturer,importerordealershallnotbeliableforanyincidentaldamageincluding
personal injury orany other damagescaused by improper installation or operation of the
Akrapoviexhaustsystem.WheninstallingtheAkrapoviexhaustsystembecarefulthatthe
exhaustsystemdoesnottouchotherpartssensitivetohightemperature.
2. Akrapovi makes no representation or warranties with regard to damage caused by the
improperinstallation,useandmaintenanceoftheAkrapoviexhaustsystem.Thewarrantyis
limitedtodefectsrecognizedbyourtechnicaldepartmentandduetonormaluse,andexcludesitemssubjecttonormalwear(gasketsanddampingwool).Theguaranteeisvoidincaseof
accident,modication,improperorcompetitionuse.
3. DonotattempttoinstalltheAkrapoviexhaustsystemonavehiclemodelforwhichitwasnot
madeortestedbyAkrapovi.
4. Whentheexhaustsystemgetsveryhotduringoperation,becarefulnottoburnyourselfonthe
exhaustsystemorpartswhichareindirectcontactwithit,evenwhentheengineisnotrunning.
Alsoprotectotherpeople,especiallychildren,fromtheinjuriesmentionedabove.
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1. InsomecasesAkrapoviexhaustsystemkitscontainchemicalproducts(ceramicanti-seizing
grease;boltsealant).Handlewithcare,donotinhaleorswallow.Avoidexcessivecontactwith
skin,eyesormucousmembranes.Keepoutofreachofchildren.
2. Technical specications ofAkrapoviexhaust systems and relatedproductsaresubject tochangewithoutnotice.
3. Beforeremovingtheoriginalexhaustsystemfromyourvehicle,pleasecomparethepartsyou
receivedwiththelistofmaterialsprovidedintheinstallationmanualinordertoassurethatyou
haveallthepartsnecessaryfortheinstallationofyournewAkrapoviexhaustsystem.
4. Although this manual consists of instructions for installation in written form, as well as
photographs andpictures representing individual steps of the installation,pleasenote that
the photographsand picturesare symbolicand are intendedfor representationofgeneraloverviewonly.Thephotographsandpicturescontainedhereinshouldserveasaguideline
onlyandactualinstallationoftheexhaustsystemmaynotcorrespondwiththephotographs
andpicturesentirely.
5. Theprocessofuninstallingtheoriginalexhaustsystemmayvarydependingontheexisting
exhaust system.Please follow the original exhaust systemmanufacturers instructions for
uninstallingtheoriginalexhaustsystem.
TrademarksTheAkrapoviExhaustSystemTechnologylogoisaregisteredtrademarkofAkrapovid.d.
Akrapovi websiteInformationaboutAkrapoviexhaustsystemsandrelatedproductsisavailableonthe
Akrapoviwebsiteat:
http://www.akrapovic.com/
CopyrightNopartoftheAkrapoviexhaustsystemoritsdocumentationmaybereproducedordistributed
inanyformorbyanymeanswithoutthepriorwrittenauthorizationoftheAkrapovicompany.
Akrapovi,d.d.Allrightsreserved.
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BEFORE INSTALLING, CHECK THE SCHEMATIC OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM!
IF ANY ITEMS IN THE AKRAPOVI EXHAUST SYSTEM PACKAGE ARE MISSING,PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER. KEEP THE SCHEMATIC FORFUTURE REFERENCE.
THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ CAREFULLY IN ORDERTO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE AKRAPOVIEXHAUST SYSTEM.
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN BE EXTREMELY HOT. ALLOW THE EXHAUST ANDENGINE TO COOL DOWN BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.
WE ADVISE YOU TO LEAVE INSTALLATION TO A QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN.IMPROPER INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN A SHORTER LIFETIME OF THEEXHAUST SYSTEM AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
T-handle 10mm wrenchT-handle 13mm wrenchT-handle 3 mm three hexagon key wrenchCombination 13mm wrenchCombination 16mm wrenchCombination 22mm wrenchTwo large screwdrivers
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REMOVAL OF STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM:
Putthevehicleontoacarlift.WARNING: make sure, that car lifting is safely and correctly done or you risk vehicle
damage, injury or even death!1. For Tail Pipes only:unscrewthemarkedboltsandremovethestocktailpipesoffthevehicle
(Figure 1).
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3. For Evolution and optional Down-Pipe:unscrewthemarkedboltsandremovethereinforcementplateoffthevehicle(Figure 3).
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Figure 4
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4. For Evolution and optional Down-Pipe:unscrewthenutofthestockclamp,removethebolt,widentheclamp(usingtwolargescrewdrivers)andremoveitoutoftheway,asshown(Figure 4, 5).
WARNING: make sure, that stock exhaust is supported during removal!
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5. For Evolution and optional Down-Pipe: pullstockexhaustbracketsout ofmarked rubberbracketsandremovethestockexhaustsystemoffthevehicle(Figure 6, 7).
WARNING: make sure, that stock exhaust is supported during removal!
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7. For optional Down-Pipe only:unscrewthemarkeddoubleendedstudboltsoutoftheturbinecasing(Figure 9).WARNING: be careful not to damage the threads or casted casing of the turbine during
removal of the double ended stud bolts!
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8. For optional Down-Pipe only: unscrew the lower lambda sensor and stock down-pipesbracket(Figure 10). Removethestockdown-pipeoffthevehicle.
WARNING: make sure, that you support the stock down-pipe during this process or you
could injure yourself or damage the vehicle!WARNING: be careful not to damage the electrical lead of the lambda sensors duringthis process!
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INSTALLATION OF THE AKRAPOVI EXHAUST SYSTEMS:
1. For optional Down-Pipe only:assembletheAkrapoviDown-Pipeinthereverseorderfromtheorderinwhichthestockwasremoved.Tightenthelowerlambdasensor(Figure 11, 12).
CAUTION: use new exhaust gasket in Akrapovi Down-Pipe - turbine joint!
WARNING: use anti-seize copper paste on all bolt, nut and lambda threads!
WARNING: rst hand tighten all Down- Pipe bolts and nuts, then fully tighten them to aspecied torques using criss-cross pattern in three steps!
Figure 11
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WARNING: be careful not to damage the threads or casted casing of the turbine duringinstallation of the double ended stud bolts!
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Figure 13
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2. For optional Down-Pipe only:installthestockupperheatshieldandlambdasensor(Figure 13). Fastenthelambdasensorselectricallead.
WARNING: use anti-seize copper paste on lambda sensor and all bolt threads!
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Figure 14
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3. For Evolution:attachtheAkrapovifrontpipeonthedown-pipeusingstockclampandstockrubberbrackets(Figure 14).
WARNING: use anti-seize copper paste on clamps nut threads!
WARNING: do not fully tighten the clamp yet!
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4. For Evolution:attachadditionalmetalclamptoAkrapovimiddlepipeasshown(Figure 15).
WARNING: use anti-seize copper paste on clamp bolt threads!
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5. For Evolution:tightentheadditionalrubberdampersontothemiddlepipe(Figure 16).
WARNING: use anti-seize copper paste on nut threads!
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6. For Evolution:slidethemiddlepipewithresonatorallthewayontothefrontpipe (Figure 17).
INSTALLATION TIP: for easier mounting, lubricate the stock rubber brackets.
WARNING: do not fully tighten the clamp yet!
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7. For Evolution:marktheinletpipeoftheAkrapovimufer(45mm)asshown,soyoucancorrecllyadjustthedoubleclamplater(Figure 18).Slidethedoubleclampoverthepipe.
WARNING: use anti-seize copper paste on all clamp bolt threads!
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8. For Evolution:hangthemuferonstockrubberbracketsasshown(Figure 19).
INSTALLATION TIP: for easier mounting, lubricate the stock rubber brackets.
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9. For Evolution:adjustthefrontpipe,middlepipeandmuferso,thatthepipes,resonatorormuferdonttouchanypartofthevehicle(there should be at least 10mm gap at any point)andtighten
tospeciedtorquesallclamps(Figure 14, 17, 20).Attachthereinforcementplate(Figure 20).
WARNING: use anti-seize copper paste on all bolt threads!
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10. For Evolution:tightentheadditionalrubberdampersontothereinforcementplate(Figure 21).
WARNING: use anti-seize copper paste on nut threads!
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11. For Evolution:assembletheclampsontotheTailPipesasshown(Figure 22).
WARNING: use anti-seize copper paste on clamp bolt threads!
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12. For Tail Pipes only:assembletheclampsontotheTailPipesandadditionalreductionbushes,
asshown(Figure 23).
WARNING: use anti-seize copper paste on clamp bolt threads!
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13. For Tail-Pipes and Evolution:slidetheAkrapoviTail-Pipesontothemuferoutlets.Center
theminrespecttorearbumperasshown(Figure 24).
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14. For Tail-Pipes and Evolution:tightenTailPipesclampstoaspeciedtorque (Figure 25).
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Final installation:
WARNING: check vehicle manufacturer manual for tightening torques(for dismounted stock parts)!
WARNING: make sure all the nuts and bolts are sufciently tightened.In case the exhaust system touches the cowling or other parts, repeatthe adjustment of the exhaust system or contact your authorized dealer.
IT IS NORMAL IF WHITE SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE MUFFLER ON FIRST OPERATION.
DO NOT STAND BEHIND THE MUFFLER ON FIRST OPERATION.
DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL CLEANERS OR ANY CLEANING PRODUCTS WHICHCONTAIN ACIDIC ADDITIVES TO CLEAN AKRAPOVI EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
MAINTENANCE OF THE AKRAPOVI EXHAUST SYSTEM:1. Clean the titanium exhaust components with a multi-purpose spray lubricant (WD-40 or
equivalent), carbon ber exhaust components with soft and dry cloth and stainless steel
componentswithsoftclothsprayedwithcontactcleaner,thenwipewithsoftanddrycloth.A
changeinthecoloroftheexhaustsystemisnormalduetohightemperatures.
2. Periodicallymakesurealltheboltsandspringsaresufcientlytight.
WARNING: clean all exhaust components before the rst start of the engine or the stainswill burn onto the surfaces!
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MINI COOPER S (R56) and MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE (R57);EVOLUTION EXHAUST SYSTEM with Titanium or Carbon fiber Tail pipes;PRODUCT CODES: S-MINR56/57H
S-MINR56/57H-C
TP-MINR56/57-T TITANIUM TAIL PIPE SETTP-MINR56/57-CA CARBON FIBER TAIL PIPE SET
TP-MINR56/57TO TITANIUM TAIL PIPE SET FOR COMBINATION WITH STOCK SYSTEMTP-MINR56/57CO CARBON FIBER TAIL PIPE SET FOR COMBINATION WITH STOCK SYSTEM
P-HF465 FITTING KIT
R-MINR56/57 RESONATOR SET
DP-MINR56/57 DOWNPIPE (OPTIONAL)
L-MINR56/57 LINK PIPE
P-R45 FITTING CLAMP
M-MINR56/57 MUFFLER
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MINI COOPER S (R56) JCW; EVOLUTION EXHAUST SYSTEM with Titaniumor Carbon fiber Tail pipesPRODUCT CODES: S-MINR56/57H
S-MINR56/57H-C
TP-MINR56/57-T TITANIUM TAIL PIPE SET
TP-MINR56/57-CA CARBON FIBER TAIL PIPE SET
P-HF465 FITTING KIT
R-MINR56/57 RESONATOR SET
L-MINR56/57 LINK PIPE P-R45 FITTING CLAMP
M-MINR56/57 MUFFLER
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