Muffler: Service and Repair

COMPONENT

^ 4 door model








^ 5 door model








Muffler

REMOVAL

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

1) Lift up the vehicle.
2) Remove the rear exhaust pipe from the muffler.

^ 4 door model





^ 5 door model





3) Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
4) Remove the muffler from the cushion rubber.

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

^ 4 door model





^ 5 door model





INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
^ Use a new gasket and self-locking nut.
^ After assembling, degrease the lubricant which was applied to the cushion rubber while removing/ installing.

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

^ 4 DOOR MODEL





^ 5 DOOR MODEL





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.