Rear Exhaust Pipe

Rear Exhaust Pipe








REMOVAL

CAUTION: Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.

1) Set the vehicle on a lift.
2) Lift up the vehicle.
3) Separate the rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust pipe.





4) Separate the rear exhaust pipe from muffler.

CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down the rear exhaust pipe.





5) Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
6) Remove the rear exhaust pipe bracket from cushion rubber.





INSTALLATION
1) Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
2) Install the rear exhaust pipe bracket to cushion rubber.

NOTE: When the lubricant was applied to the cushion rubber during the removal/installation, degrease it after reassembling.





3) Install the rear exhaust pipe to muffler.

NOTE: Use a new gasket and self-locking nut.

Tightening torque: 48 N-m (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb)





4) Install the rear exhaust pipe to center exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque: 18 N-m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)





INSPECTION
1) Check the connections and welds for exhaust leaks.
2) Make sure there are no holes or rusting.
3) Check the cushion rubber for wear or crack.