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Exhaust Muffler Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning in the Preface section.

Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Bending Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Support the exhaust muffler.

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  4. Note the dent mark (1) around the exhaust pipe.
  5. Cut the exhaust muffler from the exhaust rear muffler with a suitable tool at the marked position (1).

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  7. Remove the 2 nuts (3).
  8. Unsupport and remove the exhaust muffler (1).
  9. Remove and DISCARD the gasket (2).

Installation Procedure

  1. In case of reuse of the exhaust parts, check the exhaust pipes at the separating sets for the following conditions:
  2. • roundness of the exhaust pipe, any deformation in the range of the double-clamp must be eliminated.
    • burrs inside and outside the exhaust pipe at the cutting edge, use a file to eliminate.
    • rust at the exhaust pipe outside, use sandpaper to eliminate.

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    Note: A second technician is required.

  3. Install the exhaust muffler (2) with a NEW gasket (3) to the catalytic converter.
  4. Support the exhaust muffler.
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Install the 2 nuts (4) and tighten to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).
  7. Install the exhaust pipe clamp (1) and loosely tighten.
  8. Position the exhaust rear muffler and the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler.
  9. Tighten the exhaust pipe clamp (1) to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
  10. Lower and unsupport the vehicle.
   


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