Overview - Muffler: Notes

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Muffler

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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 .
Bracket
- Replace if damaged
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Threaded Connection
- 9 Nm
Exhaust Door Control Unit -J883-
- Removing and installing. Refer to Exhaust Door Control Unit -J883-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Clamping Sleeve
- 23 Nm
- Before tightening, align the exhaust system without tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
- Tighten threaded connections evenly.
Retaining Loop
- Replace if damaged
Bracket
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Rear Muffler
- Exhaust System, Installing without Tension. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .
- Removing and installing. Refer to REAR MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Rear Axle
- Overview. Refer to SUBFRAME .
Bolt
- 25 Nm
Mount
- Replace if damaged
Screw-Type Clamp
- 7 Nm
- Replace after removing.
Seal
- Replace after removing.
- Note the installation position. Refer to the figure below;