Muffler: Description and Operation

Muffler Overview

• After exhaust system installation work, ensure system is spaced far enough away from body. If necessary, loosen the double clamp on the front exhaust pipes and align the pipes again.

• Do not use sealants containing silicone. Traces of silicone components which are sucked into the engine are not burned there, and they damage the oxygen sensors.

• Replace the self-locking nuts.

Center and rear muffler, separating => [ Exhaust Pipe/Muffler, Separating ] Exhaust Pipe/Muffler, Separating.






1 Center Muffler

• Original equipment as one unit with the rear mufflers. If repair is necessary, replace separately.

• Separating the exhaust system. Refer to => [ Exhaust Pipe/Muffler, Separating ] Exhaust Pipe/Muffler, Separating.

2 Clamping Sleeve

• M8 nut - 25 Nm

• M10 nut - 40 Nm

• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Position of the Clamping Sleeve (for repairs) ] Clamping Sleeve, Installed Position.

• Tighten the nuts evenly.

3 Bolt

• 23 Nm

4 Suspended Mount

5 Retaining Loop

• Replace if damaged.

6 Left Rear Muffler

• Original equipment as one unit with the center muffler. For repairs, replace each separately.

• Separating the exhaust system. Refer to => [ Exhaust Pipe/Muffler, Separating ] Exhaust Pipe/Muffler, Separating.

7 Bolt

• 25 Nm

8 Tunnel Brace

• Observe the installed direction.

9 Suspended Mount

• See, => [ Center Muffler Suspended Mount to Underbody ].

10 Bolt

• 23 Nm

Center Muffler Suspended Mount to Underbody





The suspended mount - 2 - is installed to the underbody in connection with the heat shield - 3 - and fuel tank tensioning strap - 4 -.

Tightening specification for the bolts - 1 -: 25 Nm.