Install a NEW muffler gasket.
First, tighten muffler screw.
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1. Muffler screw
Then the muffler pipe screw.
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1. Muffler pipe screw
And finally, the muffler clamp.
EXHAUST PIPE
Exhaust Pipe Removal
Unscrew nuts securing exhaust pipe to exhaust
port.
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1. Exhaust pipe nut (2 other nuts not shown)
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Subsection 03 (EXHAUST SYSTEM)
Loosen muffler clamp.
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1. Exhaust pipe
2. Muffler clamp
Pull exhaust pipe forward to remove it.
Discard the muffler gasket and the exhaust gas-
ket.
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1. Muffler gasket
2. Exhaust pipe
3. Exhaust gasket
If necessary, remove heat shield from the exhaust
pipe.
NOTE: Heat screws to break the threadlocker.
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1. Heat shield screws
Exhaust Pipe Inspection
Check exhaust pipe for cracks or other damages.
Replace if necessary.
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