Removing and installing rear mufflers: Notes

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WARNING:

Danger of burns! Parts of the exhaust system can be extremely hot.
Do not carry out the work until the exhaust system has cooled down or wear suitable protective gloves!

Fig 1: Removing And Installing Rear Muffler Components

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REAR MUFFLER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

No.	Designation	Qty.	Removal	Installation
1	Muffler	2		Tightening torque of the 3 M8 fastening screws: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.)
2	Fastening clamp for tailpipe	2	If corroded, treat with penetrating oil or heat.	Replace clamp. Observe installation position; see description. Tightening torque of the screw: 30 Nm (22 ftlb.)
3	Tailpipe	2		For adjustment, see ADJUSTING TAILPIPE and Adjusting tailpipe (as of MY '02) .
4	Clamping sleeve	2	Move sleeve to remove the muffler. If corroded, treat with penetrating oil or heat.	Replace clamping sleeve. Apply a light coating of high-temperature grease on the sleeve before installation. Tightening torque of the screws: 46 Nm (34 ftlb.)