Muffler: Service and Repair

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/XV 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/XV model





5) Remove the heat shield cover from the vehicle.
^ 4 door model





^ 5 door model/XV 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:
10 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)
^ 4 door model





^ 5 door model/XV model





Tightening torque:
48 Nm (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb)
^ 4 door model





^ 5 door model/XV model





INSPECTION

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