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Rear Exhaust Pipe

Rear Exhaust Pipe

Removal
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Lift-up the vehicle.
3. Separate the rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust pipe.

CAUTION: Be careful, the exhaust pipe is hot.





4. Separate the rear exhaust pipe from muffler.

CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down the rear exhaust pipe.





5. Remove the rear exhaust pipe.

Installation

NOTE: Replace the gaskets and self-locking nut with new ones.

1. Install the rear exhaust pipe to muffler.
^ Tightening torque 48 Nm (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft. lbs.)





2. Install the rear exhaust pipe to center exhaust pipe.
^ Tightening torque 18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13 ft. lbs.)





3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Connect the battery ground cable to battery.

Inspection
1. Make sure there are no exhaust leaks from connections and welds.
2. Make sure there are no holes or rusting.
3. Make sure the cushion rubber is not worn or cracked.