Muffler: Service and Repair

A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING: Be careful, exhaust pipe is hot.





1. Separate muffler from rear exhaust pipe.





2. Remove left and right rubber cushions.

CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down muffler.

NOTE: To facilitate removal, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC or equivalent to mating area of rubber cushions in advance.

SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)





3. Remove front rubber cushion, and detach muffler assembly.

NOTE: To facilitate removal, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC or equivalent to mating area of rubber cushion in advance.

SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)





4. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Replace gasket with a new one.

Tightening torque: 48 ± 5 Nm (4.9 ± 0.5 kg-m, 35.4 ± 3.6 ft. lbs.)