Overview - Muffler, Vehicles With Fwd

Fig 1: Muffler, Vehicles With Fwd Exploded View

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1. Bolt
   • 20 Nm
2. Bracket
3. Retaining Loop
   • Replace if damaged
   • Replace the red retaining loop after removing
4. Rear Muffler
   • Original equipment one unit with the center muffler. If a repair is required replace each separately
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Separating point. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .
   • Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
5. Center Muffler
   • Original equipment as one unit with the rear muffler. If a repair is required replace each separately
   • Removing and Installing. Refer to MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
   • Separating point. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .
   • Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
6. Bolt
   • 20 Nm
7. Bracket
8. Retaining Loop
   • Replace if damaged
   • Replace the red retaining loop after removing
9. Rear Clamping Sleeve
   • Before tightening, align the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
   • Installation position. Refer to Figure.
   • Tighten threaded connections evenly.
10. Nut
    • 20 Nm
11. Retaining Loop
    • Replace if damaged
12. Bracket
13. Bolt
    • 20 Nm
14. Trim
    • For the tail pipe

Installation Position for Rear Clamping Sleeve

Fig 2: Installation Position for Rear Clamping Sleeve

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-- Install the clamping sleeve in the position shown.

• Angle -α- = approximately 20°.
• Threaded connectors faces the rear.
• The nuts are toward the top.