ML270 (2002) exhaust removal

[Jupi]

Hi folks,

Is it possible to remove the centre box and tail pipe without cutting off the tailpipe on my ML270?

The tailpipe is welded to the centre section, but the replacement parts I have ordered come as two parts (They are the correct parts and will fit). A Mercedes specialist told me that MB changed the parts at some point.

Cheers

 

[Jane270ML]

Not sure if it needs cutting, but this might help...
Exhaust system on diesel vehicles for Mercedes-Benz ML 270 CDI parts catalog

 

[Jupi]

Thanks Jane,
That does confirm the position of where I see the welded join on the original exhaust and that drawing doesn't show any clamps.

I've ordered some new cutting disks from my angle grinder as I think that's the only way to go