Overview - Muffler, Vehicles With Torsion Beam Axle: Notes

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Muffler, Vehicles With Torsion Beam Axle Components

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Bolt
- 23 Nm
Mount
- Replace if damaged
Retaining Loop
- Replace if damaged
Bolt
- 23 Nm
Mount
- Replace if damaged
Retaining Loop
- Replace if damaged
Bolt
- 23 Nm
Bracket
- Replace if damaged
Screw-Type Clamp
- 7 Nm
- Always replace
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
- There are different versions.
- with separating point for easier removal of the exhaust system.
- 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
Front 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
- 30 Nm
Exhaust Pipe
- Unit with rear muffler
- With separating point for easier removal. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .
Rear 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
- 30 Nm
Retaining Loop
- Replace if damaged
Mount
- Replace if damaged
Bolt
- 23 Nm
Tail Pipe
Rear Muffler
- One unit with front exhaust pipe.
- There are different versions.
- With separating point for easier removal. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS, DISCONNECTING .
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .