Removal and Installation

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Remove the front muffler (A).
Tightening torque:

39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Removing Front Muffler
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Remove the catalytic converter (A).
Tightening torque:

39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Removing Catalytic Converter
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Remove the center muffler (A).
Tightening torque:

39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

Fig 3: Removing Center Muffler
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Remove the main muffler (A).
Tightening torque:

39.2 ~ 58.8 N.m (4.0 ~ 6.0 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 43.4 lb-ft)

Fig 4: Removing Main Muffler
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Installation is the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: When installing, replace with new gaskets.