B9 S5 Downpipe Install

[finnman81]

Hello,

Recently purchased the IE Downpipe for my S5, and debating between doing it myself or bringing to a shop. Install looks straight forward, aside from the 2 hard to get bolts.

Any advice on the install in general?

Also, what should I look for as far as install costs for a job like this?

Thanks!

[chrismadson]

If you can get the front end up in the air, just do that and pull off the front 2 shields. It makes the job much easier, assuming you don’t have tree trunks for hands and arms as it’s a bit of a tight fit.


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[Andy_FL]

Four of the six bolts can be reached and completely loosened from above. The remaining two, one on each side, I needed to get from below after disconnecting the downpipe from the hanger. IMO an S-wrench is the key tool here - I was able to get it all done with it and maybe a stubby IIRC, but did not need any socket/wobble/extension setups as some folks did. Whatever works!

[SHCKR]

Search my posts, I have a complete guide out here somewhere

[Ian@SEM]

It’s doable no problem on your own. I have quite a bit of experience, but it was not that tough compared to others I’ve done.

[chrismadson]

It’s doable no problem on your own. I have quite a bit of experience, but it was not that tough compared to others I’ve done.

Agreed. It is an absolute cakewalk compared to the B8.5.


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[finnman81]

Thanks for the advice everyone! I will definitely try to do it myself!

[zztroyzz]

Hit the bolts with penetrating oil. Mine were very hard to get started.

I ordered a C ratchet wrench that I thought would work better than an S wrench but they shipped me the wrong size so I did end up using an S wrench. I still think the C shape would have been easier to get better leverage on.