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Installation Procedure

NOTE: Refer to Exhaust System Inspection Notice .
  1. Mark the position of the muffler band clamp (5) on the intermediate exhaust pipe.
  2. Remove the muffler band clamp from the intermediate exhaust pipe by grinding the weld.
  3. Install a new muffler band clamp on the intermediate exhaust pipe.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Mufflers
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  4. Install the left muffler.
  5. Slide the muffler into the hanger (1).
    6. Fig 2: View Of Exhaust Muffler Band Clamps
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  6. Position the new muffler band clamp (5) on the intermediate exhaust pipe using the alignment mark created previously. The muffler band clamp bolt must not be positioned below the exhaust pipe.
    7. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  7. Tighten the right side exhaust muffler clamp.

    Tighten:  Tighten the exhaust muffler clamp to 44 N.m (32 lb ft).

  8. Lower the vehicle.
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