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1 Terms and conditions of use: Berk Technology or any of its affiliates will not be held liable for any and all of the costs involved with use, installation, removal, inconvenience, or any other such associated effects by installing this product. The purpose of the use of these products is for off-road use and may never be used on public streets or highways. These components are legal for sale in California for racing vehicles only. Federal and state laws prohibit the removal, modification, or rendering inoperable of any device or element of design affecting vehicle emissions or safety in a vehicle used for public highways. Violation of such laws may subject the owner of the vehicle to a fine or penalty. Installation of this part may void the warranty coverage, if any, on your vehicle. Vehicles modified by the use of performance parts may no longer be lawfully used on public highways. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure that you are in accordance with all the laws and regulations in your state. Berk Technology does not in any way assume any responsibility or liability associated with (but not limited to) the use or installation of this product. Berk Technology does not in any way express or imply any liability for damage to property, vehicles, livestock, and personal injury or death, that may be associated with the use of this product. User of this product assumes all costs and risks associated with the use of these products. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. Page 1 of 10

2 Installation Reference Guide Installation Guide for Full Exhaust System BMW 135i (N54 & N55 models) Parts list for Exhaust System 1. Front Pipe Assembly (Qty 2) 2. Resonated Midpipe Assembly (Qty 1) 3. Dual tip muffler (Qty 1) 4. Rubber exhaust Hanger (Qty 1) 5. Exhaust Gaskets (Qty 4) 6. M8x40mm bolt (Qty 8) 7. M10x70mm bolt (Qty 2) 8. M10 washers (Qty 2) 9. M6 allen bolt (Qty 1) 10. M8 nut (Qty 8) 11. M8 washer (Qty 4) 12. M8 lock washer (Qty 4) 13. M6 allen head screw (Qty 1) 14. Zip ties (Qty 3) Tools Needed: 1. 8mm 12-pt wrench 2. 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 17mm, 18mm wrench 3. 12mm, 14mm, 17mm, 18mm socket. 4. 6mm allen wrench 5. T50 Torx 6. Pry bar, large screwdriver or large pliers Page 2 of 10

3 Berk Exhaust Installation 1. Lay out all parts and loosely preassemble the front pipe assemblies with the resonated midpipe section. 2. The front pipe assemblies are not identical. They should appear like this when assembled. CORRECT INCORRECT Page 3 of 10

4 3. Insert exhaust gaskets between the resonated midpipe section and front pipe assembly with supplied M8x40mm bolts, nuts, and washers. Assemble finger tight only! DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN DOWN YET! 4. With an 8mm 12pt wrench and a 13mm wrench loosen the slotted joint and slide it towards the passenger side. Keep bolts loose. Page 4 of 10

5 5. Use an 18mm wrench to remove the stock exhaust hanger at the rear of the car. 6. Replace the OEM rubber hanger with the supplied exhaust hanger. Maintain upward pressure while tightening the nut. If at the end of the installation, the muffler hangs too low or if the midpipes rub on the sub-frame brace, adjust this mount with added pressure. Page 5 of 10

6 7. Add the OEM exhaust flange gasket to the flange on the midpipe section and spray the rubber hanger mounts with suitable lubricant to facilitate mounting the muffler section. 8. Remove the springs from the OEM spring bolts and add them to the supplied M10x70mm bolts & M10 washers and install. These will be the first bolts that can be tightened completely. Page 6 of 10

7 OEM bolt & spring Berk Technology Supplied bolt, washer & spring BMW 135i M10x70mm bolt, M10 washer, & OEM spring 9. Using a universal joint and extension and 14mm socket, tighten the top nut on the right pipe s front flange first. Then tighten the right pipe s bottom nut. Repeat on the left pipe and then tighten all hardware from the front of the exhaust system working towards the muffler. Page 7 of 10

8 10. Adjust the center exhaust mount so that the bolt hole is centered between the two front pipe assemblies. Secure the exhaust in place with the supplied 6mm allen bolt. Keep the bracket and mount parallel as you tighten the bolt. Page 8 of 10

9 11. Tighten down exhaust mount with 12pt 8mm wrench and 13mm wrench. 12. Using supplied M6 allen head screw and zip ties, secure vacuum hose for OEM flapper valve. Thread M6 allen screw into OEM hose and secure hose with supplied zip ties. The threaded M6 screw will grip the hose for a secure leak free seal. Page 9 of 10

10 13. Reinstall the factory sub-frame brace, start the engine and check the system for leaks. Sub-frame brace not shown in picture above. Finished Product: Enjoy your new Berk Technology Exhaust System! Page 10 of 10