FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Muffler: Service and Repair






Muffler Overview






1 Securing Strap

For the fuel tank.

2 Suspended Mount

Replace if damaged.

3 Bolt

23 Nm

Always replace.

4 Retaining Loop

Replace if damaged.

5 Exhaust Pipe

6 Bolt

23 Nm

7 Suspended Mount

Replace if damaged.

8 Rear Muffler

For repairs, replace each separately.

Exhaust system, separating and connecting. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Separating and Connecting ] Exhaust System, Separating and Connecting.

Align the exhaust system free of stress. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Exhaust System, Installing.

Exhaust system, checking for leaks. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Checking for Leaks ] Testing and Inspection.

9 Nut

23 Nm

10 Repair Clamping Sleeve

For individual replacement of exhaust pipe and rear mufflers.

Note the installed position, refer to => [ Repair Clamping Sleeve Installed Position ].

Exhaust system, separating and connecting. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Separating and Connecting ] Exhaust System, Separating and Connecting.

Align the exhaust system free of stress. Refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Exhaust System, Installing.

Tighten the nuts evenly

11 Tunnel Bridge

Repair Clamping Sleeve Installed Position





- When installing the clamping sleeve, ensure that the bolt end - arrow - does not project beyond the lower edge of clamping sleeve:

Threaded connection points toward the right.

Tighten the threaded connections equally to 23 Nm.