Section 03 ENGINE
Subsection 04 (EXHAUST SYSTEM)
GENERAL
WARNING
Before performing any service or inspection
operation on the vehicle, wait until the engine
and exhaust have cooled down to avoid po-
tential burns.
WARNING
Always disconnect battery or starter cables
exactly in the specified order, BLACK (-) cable
first.
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications
must strictly be adhered to.
Locking devices (ex.: locking tabs, elastic
stop nuts, self-locking fasteners, cotter pin,
etc.) must be installed or replaced with new
ones where specified. If the efficiency of
a locking device is impaired, it must be re-
newed.
PROCEDURES
MUFFLER
Removal
Remove screws and pull out heat shield.
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Loosen muffler clamp.
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Remove screws then pull out muffler.
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Inspection
Check part for cracks, rust or any other default.
Also check mounting bracket area.
Installation
Installation is the reverse procedure of removal.
EXHAUST PIPE
Removal
Remove muffler.
Remove retaining nuts from cylinder head then
pull out exhaust pipe.
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