Car repair 1. Rubber cushion; 2. Rubber cushion; 3. Rubber cushion; 4. Main muffler; 5. Heat shield; 6. Gasket; 7. Central exhaust pipe; 8. Rubber cushion; 9. Front exhaust pipe; 10. Gasket.
Removal and installation
Removal
- Disconnect all components by removing fasteners.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:
Attention:
- When reassembling, always replace the exhaust pipe gaskets with new ones.
- If the heat shield is severely deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits, such as dirt, have accumulated on the heat shield, remove them.
- When installing the heat shield, do not leave large gaps between the shield and the exhaust pipe sections.
- Remove deposits from sealing surfaces of joints. To avoid exhaust gas leakage, connect them securely.
- If the rubber pads are difficult to install, dampen them with a mild detergent.
- When installing rubber cushions, do not twist or stretch them up/down or left/right.
- Hand tighten fasteners, nuts and bolts. Check that the components do not touch each other, then tighten to the specified torque.
Check after installation
- Make sure the gap between the rear exhaust pipe and the rear bumper is even.
- Start the engine and check for exhaust gas leaks at the exhaust pipe joints and abnormal noise.
- After installation, make sure that there is no excessive mechanical stress in the mounting brackets and rubber pads. If these components are not installed correctly, excessive noise or vibration may be transmitted to the body.