Subaru Legacy 2003 Service Manual page 1754

6. Muffler
A: REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the cable (A) for variable muffler
from joint part of muffler. (MT vehicles)
2) Separate the muffler from rear exhaust pipe.
CAUTION:
Be careful, the exhaust pipe is hot.
3) Remove the rubber cushions, and then detach
the muffler.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop the muffler during remov-
al.
NOTE:
To facilitate removal, apply a coat of SUBARU
CRC to the mating area of rubber cushions in ad-
vance.
MUFFLER
(A)
EX-00091
EX-00090
EX(H4DOSTC)-13
SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)
B: INSTALLATION
1) Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Replace the gasket with a new one.
Tightening torque:
48 N·m (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb)
C: INSPECTION
1) Make sure there are no exhaust leaks from con-
nections and welds.
2) Make sure there are no holes or rusting.
3) Make sure the cushion rubber is not worn or
cracked.
EXHAUST
EX-00092
EX-00093
EX-00090