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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Rear Exhaust Muffler & Isolators
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  1. Install the exhaust rear muffler (2) into the exhaust isolators (1).
  2. Fig 2: Intermediate Exhaust Components
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  3. Install the intermediate exhaust front muffler (5) to the front exhaust hanger isolators (2).
  4. Fig 3: 3-Way Catalytic Converter & Exhaust Gasket
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    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  5. Install the 3-way catalytic converter (4) into the exhaust Isolators (3) with a NEW gasket (2) and tighten the fasteners (1) to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
  6. Fig 4: Rear Exhaust Muffler & Isolators
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  7. Install the new rear exhaust muffler (2) into the exhaust isolators.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.
  10. Fig 5: Exhaust Front Pipe, Rear Exhaust Muffler & Bolts
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    NOTE:

    There are 3 different exhaust muffler clamps depending on the diameter of the exhaust pipe.

  11. Position the exhaust front pipe (3) into the exhaust muffler clamp.
  12. Install the rear exhaust muffler (2) into the exhaust muffler clamp and tighten the bolt (1) to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Start the engine and check for exhaust leaks.