Muffler: Service and Repair

COMPONENT

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPE





REAR EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER

- 4 door model





- 5 door model





HEAT SHIELD COVER





Muffler

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts.

1) Lift up the vehicle.
2) Remove the rear exhaust pipe from the muffler.

- 4 door model





- 5 door model





3) Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
4) Remove the muffler from the cushion rubber.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop the muffler during removal.

- 4 door model





- 5 door model





5) Remove the heat shield cover from the vehicle.

- 4 door model





- 5 door model





INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
- Use a new gasket and self-locking nut.
- After assembling, degrease the lubricant which was applied to the cushion rubber while removing/installing.

Tightening torque:
10 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)

- 4 door model





- 5 door model





Tightening torque:
48 Nm (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb)

- 4 door model





- 5 door model





INSPECTION

1) Check the connections and welded parts for exhaust leaks.
2) Make sure there are no holes or rusting.
3) Check the cushion rubber for wear or crack.