Rear Exhaust Pipe
Rear Exhaust PipeREMOVAL
CAUTION:
Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.
1) Lift up the vehicle.
2) Remove the center exhaust pipe from rear exhaust pipe.
3) Remove the muffler from rear exhaust pipe.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop the rear exhaust pipe.
4) Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
5) Remove the rear exhaust pipe from the cushion rubber.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to let the muffler contact the rear bumper.
INSTALLATION
1) Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
2) Install the rear exhaust pipe 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 the muffler.
NOTE:
Use a new gasket and self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
48 Nm (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb)
4) Install the center exhaust pipe to rear exhaust pipe.
NOTE:
Use a new gasket.
Tightening torque:
18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
5) Lower the vehicle.
INSPECTION
1) Check the connections and welded parts for exhaust leaks.
2) Make sure there are no holes or rusting.
3) Check the cushion rubber for wear or crack.