Subaru 2009 IMPREZA Service Manual page 335

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Vehicle components are extremely hot after

driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated

1) Set the vehicle on a lift.

2) Lift up the vehicle.

3) Remove the muffler from rear exhaust pipe.

• 4 DOOR MODEL

• 5 DOOR MODEL

4) Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating

area of cushion rubber.

5) Remove the muffler from the cushion rubber.

Be careful not to drop the muffler during remov-

• 4 DOOR MODEL

• 5 DOOR MODEL

B: INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

• Use a new gasket and self-locking nut.

• After assembling, degrease the lubricant which

was applied to the cushion rubber while removing/

Tightening torque:

48 N·m (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb)

• 4 DOOR MODEL

• 5 DOOR MODEL

C: INSPECTION

1) Check the connections and welds for exhaust

2) Make sure there are no holes or rusting.

3) Check the cushion rubber for wear or crack.