Center Section

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The center section comprises of two inlet and two outlet pipes, which incorporate a silencer box and resonator box.

Both inlet pipes of the center section are secured to the front section outlet pipes with a clamp.

An exhaust brace is fitted to the center exhaust system, this is to retain the system in position and reduce exhaust flexing.

Two pipes exit the center resonator and are routed to each side of the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) where they join with individual rear silencers. The center section is supported by two rubber mountings that locate onto hanging brackets which are bolted to the underside of the vehicle.

REAR SECTION

The rear section is divided into right side and left side rear silencer assemblies.

Each rear silencer has an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. Each outlet pipe is fitted with a stainless steel finisher.

Each rear silencer inlet pipe is secured to the center section outlet pipe by a clamp.

Each rear silencer is supported by two rubber mountings; one is attached to a mounting welded on the side of the rear subframe and the other is attached to a bracket bolted to the vehicle body.

Each rear silencer has a mass damper fitted.