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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.
3. Apply a coat of SUBARU CRC to mating area of the cushion rubbers in advance.
SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)





4. Remove the rear exhaust pipe bracket from the cushion rubber.

INSTALLATION
1. Apply a coat of SUBARU CRC to mating area of the cushion rubbers in advance.
SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)





2. Install the rear exhaust pipe bracket to cushion rubber.

NOTE: Replace the gaskets with new ones.





3. Install the rear exhaust pipe to muffler.
Tightening torque: 48 Nm (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft. lbs.)

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





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.