Removal And Installation

WARNING: Be careful, exhaust pipe is hot.

Lift-up the vehicle.
Separate muffler from rear exhaust pipe.

Fig 1: Separating Muffler From Rear Exhaust Pipe
Remove left and right rubber cushions.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down muffler.

NOTE: To facilitate removal, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC or equivalent to mating area of rubber cushions in advance.

SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)

Fig 2: Removing Left & Right Rubber Cushions
Remove front rubber cushion, and detach muffler assembly.
NOTE: To facilitate removal, apply a coat of SUBARU CRC or equivalent to mating area of rubber cushion in advance.

SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)

Fig 3: Removing Front Rubber Cushion, & Detach Muffler Assembly
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Replace gasket with a new one.

Tightening torque: 48+/-5 N.m (4.9+/-0.5 kg-m, 35.4+/-3.6 ft-lb)

Fig 4: Installing Muffler To Rear Exhaust Pipe