
EXHAUST SYSTEM
B ENGINE
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
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CONTENTS
PREPARATION .......................................................... 2
. Checking Exhaust System ....................................... 3 . F
Commercial Service Tools ....................................... 2
. Removal and Installation ......................................... 3
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EXHAUST SYSTEM .................................................. 3
. VQ35DE ............................................................... 3
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VK45DE ................................................................ 4
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REMOVAL ............................................................ 4
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INSTALLATION .................................................... 4
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................. 5 .
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION PFP:00002
Commercial Service Tools ABS005Z4
Tool name Description
Power tool Loosening nuts and bolts
PBIC0190E
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EXHAUST SYSTEM PFP:20100
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Checking Exhaust System ABS005Z5
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage or deterioration. EX
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SMA211A
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Removal and Installation ABS005Z6
CAUTION:
q Be sure to use genuine exhaust system parts or equivalents which are specially designed for heat F
resistance, corrosion resistance, and shape.
q Perform the operation with the exhaust system fully cooled down because the system will be hot
just after the engine stops.
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q Be careful not to cut your hand on the heat insulator edge.
VQ35DE
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PBIC1583E
1. Main muffler 2. Mounting rubber 3. Main muffler mounting bracket
4. Mounting rubber 5. Center muffler 6. Gasket
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7. Exhaust front tube 8. Gasket 9. Collar
10. Grommet 11. Mounting bracket 12. Grommet
13. Mounting rubber 14. Bracket 15. Ground cable
16. Ring gasket
VK45DE
PBIC1775E
1. Main muffler 2. Mounting rubber 3. Main muffler mounting bracket
4. Mounting rubber 5. Center muffler 6. Dynamic damper
7. Gasket 8. Exhaust front tube 9. Gasket
10. Mounting bracket 11. Mounting bracket 12. Collar
13. Grommet 14. Grommet 15. Mounting rubber
16. Bracket 17. Ground cable 18. Ring gasket
REMOVAL
q Disconnect each joint and mounting using power tool.
q When removing main muffler, remove main muffler mounting bracket bolts.
q Remove mounting bracket in steps order below.
1. Remove engine rear undercover.
2. Remove front cross bar. FSU-6, "FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove mounting bracket.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal paying attention to the following.
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q Tighten main muffler mounting bracket bolts in numerical order
shown in the figure. A
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PBIC1049E
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CAUTION:
q Always replace exhaust tube gaskets with new ones when reassembling.
q If the heat insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on the E
heat insulator, remove them.
q When installing the heat insulator avoid large gaps or interference between the heat insulator and
each exhaust pipe. F
q Remove deposits from the sealing surface of each connection. Connect them securely to avoid
gas leakage.
q Temporarily tighten mounting nuts on the exhaust manifold side and mounting bolts on the vehi- G
cle side. Check each part for unusual interference, and then tighten them to the specified torque.
q When installing each mounting rubber, avoid twisting or unusual extension in up/down and right/
left directions. H
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal paying attention to the followings.
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q Check clearance between tail tube and bumper is even.
q With the engine running, check exhaust tube joints for gas leakage and unusual noises.
q Check to ensure that mounting brackets and mounting rubbers are installed properly and free from undue J
stress. Improper installation could result in excessive noise and vibration.
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