Exhaust Pipe and Muffler Removal and Installation

NOTE:
Use new gaskets and new self-locking nuts when reassembling.
Before removing exhaust pipe A, remove the heat shield .

1. Exhaust Pipe and Muffler - Remove and Install

Item
Torque
Note
A
54 N·m (5.5 kgf·m, 40 lbf·ft)
Replace.
B
33 N·m (3.4 kgf·m, 24 lbf·ft)
Replace.

Dual Muffler:

Center Muffler:

2. Exhaust Pipe Mount and Muffler Mount - Remove and Install

Dual Muffler:

Center Muffler (5-door):

Center Muffler (2/4-door):

3. Heat Shield - Remove and Install

NOTE:
L15B7/L15BA: When installing the heat shield , temporarily tighten the bolt , then tighten the bolts in the numbered sequence shown to the specified torque.
L15BY: When installing the heat shield , temporarily tighten the bolt , then tighten the bolt to the specified torque. Then tighten the remaining bolts to the specified torque.

Torque
, , , and :
9.3 N·m (0.95 kgf·m, 6.9 lbf·ft)
:
9.5 N·m (0.97 kgf·m, 7.0 lbf·ft)


Applicable Heat Shield List (Dual Muffler):

Applicable Heat Shield List (Center Muffler: 5-door):

Applicable Heat Shield List (Center Muffler: 2/4-door):