Front Muffler Replacement

Front muffler replacement

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Removal

Removing the muffler




Applies upon first replacement only:

Note! Suspend the front part of the exhaust pipe so that the catalytic converter is not loaded.

Cut the exhaust pipe between the front and rear muffler as described in Rear muffler, replacing Rear Muffler, Replacing.
Applies upon second (or higher) replacement:

Note! Suspend the front part of the exhaust pipe so that the catalytic converter is not loaded.

Remove:
- the clamp with nuts between the front and rear muffler
- the 2 nuts of the flange gasket
- the muffler.

Installation

Installing the muffler

Note! For tightening torques, see Tightening Torque

Note! To ensure that there is no exhaust leakage, see Flanged joint, assembling Flanged Joint, Assembling.

Install:
- a new gasket
- the muffler
- the 2 nuts to the flange gasket M8
- the clamp with M10 nuts, 2