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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Hanger From The Rubber Isolators
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    IMPORTANT: The service resonator pipe is designed to attach to either the production or service muffler assembly.
  1. Deburr the pipe ends as necessary.
  2. Fig 2: Positioning Service Intermediate Pipe & Resonator Assembly
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  3. Position the service intermediate pipe and resonator assembly on the rear muffler pipe.
  4. Fig 3: View Of Gasket Onto The Front Pipe Flange
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    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the new gasket onto the front pipe flange. Position the resonator pipe to flange. Install the nuts and tighten.

    Tighten:  Tighten the resonator pipe-to-flange nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

  6. Fig 4: View Of Rear Muffler Pipe Service Clamp
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  7. Install the service clamp and tighten.

    Tighten:  Tighten the rear muffler pipe service clamp to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  8. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Intermediate Pipe & Muffler Assembly
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  9. Install the rubber isolator to mount hanger.