Rear Exhaust Pipe: Installation

1. Install the center exhaust cover.

   Tightening torque: 

   18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

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   • MT model

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2. Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubber.
3. Install the cushion rubber.

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4. Install the rear exhaust pipe.
   NOTE: After installation, degrease the cushion rubber.

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5. Using a new gasket, connect the rear exhaust pipe and muffler.
   CAUTION: Be sure to use a new self-locking nut.

   Tightening torque: 

   48 N.m (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft-lb)

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6. Using a new gasket, connect the center exhaust pipe (rear) and the rear exhaust pipe.

Tightening torque: 

18 N.m (1.8 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)

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