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Rear Exhaust Pipe

A: REMOVAL





1. Separate rear exhaust pipe from front catalytic converter.





2. Separate rear exhaust pipe from muffler.

CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down front exhaust pipe and front catalytic converter.





3. Remove rear exhaust pipe bracket from rubber cushion.

NOTE: To facilitate removal, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC to pipe bracket in advance. SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)

B: INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Replace gaskets with new ones.





1. Install rear exhaust pipe bracket to rubber cushion.

NOTE: To facilitate installation, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC to mating area of rubber cushion in advance. SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)





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





3. Install rear exhaust pipe to front catalytic converter.
Tightening torque: 18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft. lbs.)