Rear Exhaust Pipe: Installation

Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
Install the rear exhaust pipe to cushion rubber.
NOTE: After assembling, degrease the lubricant which was applied to the cushion rubber while removing/installing.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Cushion Rubber
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Install the bolts and self-locking nuts which secure the muffler to the rear exhaust pipe.
NOTE: Use a new gasket and self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:

48 N.m (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Mufflers To Rear Exhaust Pipes Bolts
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Install the bolts, springs, and nuts which secure the center exhaust pipe (rear) to the rear exhaust pipe.
NOTE: Use a new gasket.

Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Locating Rear Exhaust Pipe Bolt
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Lower the vehicle.