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Rear Exhaust Pipe

Rear Exhaust Pipe

Removal
1. Separate the rear exhaust pipe from center exhaust pipe.

CAUTION: Be careful, the exhaust pipe is hot.





2. Separate the rear exhaust pipe from muffler.

CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down the rear exhaust pipe.





3. Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubbers in advance.
4. Remove the rear exhaust pipe bracket from cushion rubber.





Installation
1. Apply a coat of spray type lubricant to the mating area of cushion rubbers in advance.
2. Install the rear exhaust pipe bracket to cushion rubber.





3. Install the rear exhaust pipe to muffler.

NOTE: Replace the gaskets and self-locking nuts with new ones.

^ Tightening torque 48 Nm (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft. lbs.)





4. Install the rear exhaust pipe to center exhaust pipe.
^ Tightening torque 18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft. lbs.)





Inspection
1. Make sure there are no exhaust leaks from connections and welds.
2. Make sure there are no holes or rusting.
3. Make sure the cushion rubber is not worn or cracked.