Section 5 (Exhaust System (3.6L)): Muffler: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Install the cushion rubber and the rear exhaust cover to the vehicle body.
Tightening torque:
10 N.m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.4 ft-lb)
- Install the muffler to the cushion rubber.
- Install the bolts and self-locking nuts securing the rear exhaust pipe to the muffler.NOTE:
- Use a new gasket and self-locking nut.
- After assembling, degrease the lubricant which was applied to the cushion rubber while removing/installing.
Tightening torque:
48 N.m (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb)
- Attach the clip to the rear bumper. (Model with bumper diffuser)NOTE: Use a new clip.
- Install the bumper diffuser. (Model with bumper diffuser)CAUTION:
- When attaching the clips to the bumper diffuser, pay attention to the mounting hole position.
- Make sure that the bolts are seated securely.
NOTE: Tighten the bolts while adjusting the clearance between bumper diffuser and rear bumper equally on both sides.Tightening torque:
7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
- Lower the vehicle.