Overview - Muffler, Vehicles With Front Wheel Drive And Multi-Link Suspension

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Muffler, Vehicles With Front Wheel Drive & Multi-Link Suspension

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1. Rear Muffler
   • Different versions. For the correct allocation. Refer to the Parts information.
   • Align the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING AND ALIGNING .
   • Removing and installing. Refer to REAR MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
2. Bolt
   • 23 Nm 
3. Suspended Mount
   • Always replace if damaged
4. Retaining Loop
   • Always replace if damaged
5. Retaining Loop
   • Always replace if damaged
6. Bolt
   • 23 Nm 
7. Suspended Mount
   • Always replace if damaged
8. Bolt
   • 23 Nm 
9. Bracket
   • Always replace if damaged
10. Screw-Type Clamp
    • 7 Nm 
    • Always Replace After Removing
    • Installed position. Refer to INSTALLED LOCATION OF THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SCREW CLAMP 
11. Seal
    • Always Replace After Removing
    • Installation position. Refer to INSTALLED LOCATION OF THE SEAL BETWEEN THE EMISSIONS CONTROL MODULE AND FRONT EXHAUST PIPE. .
12. Front Exhaust Pipe
    • Different versions. For the correct allocation. Refer to the Parts information.
    • Removing and installing. Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • Align the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING AND ALIGNING .
13. Nut
    • 9 Nm 
14. Exhaust Door Control Unit -J883-
    • Removing and installing. Refer to EXHAUST DOOR CONTROL UNIT -J883-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
    • Is not installed on the engine codes CRFA and CRFC.
15. Bolt
    • 10 Nm 
16. Clamping Sleeve
    • Before tightening, align exhaust system free of tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING AND ALIGNING .
    • Installed position. Refer to INSTALLED POSITION OF FRONT CLAMPING SLEEVE 
    • Tighten threaded connections evenly.
17. Nut
    • 30 Nm 
18. Retaining Loop
    • Always replace if damaged
19. Suspended Mount
    • Always replace if damaged
20. Bolt
    • 23 Nm