Mufflers and attachments
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- Engine code AAZ MUFFLERS AND ATTACHMENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (ENGINE CODE AAZ)
- Engine codes 1Z and AHU, see MUFFLERS AND ATTACHMENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (ENGINE CODES 1Z, AHU)
Removing and installing exhaust manifold, see TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (ENGINE CODE AAZ) , or see TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM COMPONENTS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (ENGINE CODES IZ, AHU) .
WARNING:
Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or deformed in normal use. Some fasteners are designed to be used only once, and are unreliable and may fail if used a second time. This includes, but is not limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and cotter pins. Always follow the recommendations in this manual-replace these fasteners with new parts where indicated, and any other time it is deemed necessary by inspection.
NOTE:
After repairing exhaust system, make sure system is mounted without stress or preload, and with sufficient clearance between the system and the body. If necessary, loosen clamps and align mufflers and pipes to obtain sufficient clearance to body and balanced loads at hangers.