Rear Exhaust Pipe

Rear Exhaust Pipe








REMOVAL

CAUTION: Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.

1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Lift up the vehicle.
3. Separate the rear exhaust pipe from front exhaust pipe assembly.





4. Separate the rear exhaust pipe from muffler.

CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the rear exhaust pipe.

^ LH side





^ RH side





5. Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
6. Remove the rear exhaust pipe bracket from cushion rubber.





7. Remove the rear exhaust pipe.

INSTALLATION
1. Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
2. Install the rear exhaust pipe bracket to cushion rubber.

NOTE: After assembling, degrease the lubricant which was applied to the cushion rubber while removing/installing.





3. Install the rear exhaust pipe to muffler.

NOTE: Use a new gasket and self-locking nut.

Tightening torque: 48 N�m (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb)
^ LH side





^ RH side





4. Install the rear exhaust pipe assembly to center exhaust pipe.

NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque: 18 N�m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)





5. Lower the vehicle.

INSPECTION
1. Check the connections and welds for exhaust leaks.
2. Make sure there are no holes or rusting.
3. Check the cushion rubber for wear or crack.