Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement

Exhaust Rear Muffler Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning Exhaust Service Warning


Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning Protective Goggles and Glove Warning


Caution: Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Bending Caution Exhaust Flexible Pipe Bending Caution

1. Remove the underbody rear air deflector. Refer to Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement Service and Repair.




2. Remove the 2 exhaust rear muffler hanger insulators (3) from the exhaust rear muffler.

3. Remove the exhaust rear muffler hanger insulators bracket bolt (1) from the exhaust rear muffler end pipe bracket (2).

4. Place the exhaust system onto the rear axle.

5. Support the exhaust muffler.




6. Note the dent marks (1) around the exhaust pipe.





Note: A second technician is required.

7. Cut the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler from the exhaust rear muffler with a suitable tool at the marked position (2).

8. Remove the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler.

Note: A second technician is required.

9. Cut the exhaust rear muffler from the exhaust muffler with a suitable tool at the marked position (1).

10. Remove the exhaust rear muffler.

Installation Procedure

1. In case of reuse of the exhaust parts, check the exhaust pipes at the separating sets for the following conditions:

* 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 a sandpaper to eliminate





Note: A second technician is required.

2. Install the exhaust rear muffler (7) to the 2 exhaust rear muffler hanger insulators (6).

3. Install the exhaust pipe clamp (1) and loosely tighten.

4. Install the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler (5).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

5. Install the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler bracket bolt (3) to the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler bracket (4) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

6. Install the exhaust pipe clamp (2) and loosely tighten.

7. Position the exhaust rear muffler (7).

8. Tighten the exhaust pipe clamp (1) to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

9. Position the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler (5).

10. Tighten the exhaust pipe clamp (2) to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

11. Unsupport the exhaust muffler.

12. Install the underbody rear air deflector. Refer to Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement Service and Repair.