Exhaust System (WRX): Muffler: Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Use a new gasket and self-locking nut.
After assembling, degrease the lubricant which was applied to the cushion rubber while removing/installing.

Tightening torque:

10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Cushion Rubber Self-Locking Nut

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Tightening torque:

48 N.m (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Locating Mufflers Self-Locking Nuts

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