Installation Procedure
- NOTE:
A second technician is required.
Install the exhaust muffler (2) with a NEW gasket (3) to the catalytic converter.
- Support the exhaust muffler.
- Install the 2 nuts (4) and tighten to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust pipe clamp (1) and loosely tighten.
- Position the exhaust rear muffler and the exhaust rear auxiliary muffler.
- Tighten the exhaust pipe clamp (1) to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the underbody brace - front. Refer to Underbody Brace Replacement - Front .
- Install the underbody brace - middle. Refer to Underbody Brace Replacement - Middle X-Rod .
- Install the underbody brace - rear V-rod. Refer to Underbody Brace Replacement - Rear V-Rod .
There must be a distance (a) between the underbody brace - rear V-rod (2) and exhaust pipe (1) of 16 mm (0.63 in).
- If distance (a) between underbody - rear V-rod (2) and exhaust pipe (1) is under 16 mm (0.63 in) align the exhaust pipe once again by loosen the exhaust pipe nuts.
- Lower and unsupport the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .