Muffler: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1) Separate muffler from rear exhaust pipe.

CAUTION: Be careful, exhaust pipe is hot.





2) Remove left and right rubber cushions.

CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the muffler during removal.

NOTE: To facilitate removal, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC to mating area of rubber cushions in advance.

SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)





3) Remove front rubber cushion, and detach muffler assembly.

NOTE: To facilitate removal, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC to mating area of rubber cushion in advance.

SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)

INSTALLATION





Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Replace gasket with a new one.

Tightening torque: 48 Nm (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft. lbs.)