Overview - Muffler, Vehicles With Multi-Link Suspension

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Muffler, Vehicles With Multi-Link Suspension Components

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Rear Muffler
- Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Mount
- Replace if damaged
Retaining Loop
- Replace if damaged
Retaining Loop
- Replace if damaged
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Mount
- Replace if damaged
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Bracket
- Replace if damaged
Screw-Type Clamp
- 7 Nm
- Always replace after removing.
Seal
- Always replace after removing.
- Note the installation position. Refer to Installation Position of the Seal between the Emissions Control Module and Front Exhaust Pipe. .
Front Exhaust Pipe
- Removing and installing. Refer to FRONT EXHAUST PIPE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
Nut
- 9 Nm
Exhaust Door Control Unit -J883-
- Removing and installing. Refer to Exhaust Door Control Unit -J883-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
Clamping Sleeve
- Before tightening, align the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
- Installation position. Refer to CLAMPING SLEEVE INSTALLATION POSITION .
- Tighten threaded connections evenly.
Nut
- 20 Nm
Retaining Loop
- Replace if damaged
Mount
- Replace if damaged
Bolt
- 23 Nm