Special tool
Exhaust cutter 100-051 (LRT-99-027) |
Removing
1.
WARNING: It is forbidden to carry out work on a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always place secure supports under the vehicle.
Raise and place the vehicle on stands.
2. Disconnect the right catalytic converter from the silencer assembly.
- Loosen 2 nuts.
- Discard the gasket.
4. With the help of someone else, remove the muffler assembly. Disconnect the 5 hangers for the exhaust system.
5.
NOTE: Do not proceed with further disassembly if the element is removed only for access.
Remove the left exhaust pipe. Using tool 100-051, cut off the exhaust pipe at the location indicated by the dimple in the exhaust pipe.
6. Remove the right exhaust pipe. Using tool 100-051, cut off the exhaust pipe at the location indicated by the dimple in the exhaust pipe.
Installation
1.
NOTE: Do not tighten clamp at this stage.
Attach the right exhaust pipe to the muffler assembly.
- Clear the elements.
- Install clamp.
NOTE: Do not tighten clamp at this stage.
Attach the left exhaust pipe to the muffler assembly.
- Clear the elements.
- Install clamp.
- Attach the exhaust system hangers.
- Install a new gasket.
- Tighten the catalytic converter mounting nuts and clamp to 48 Nm.
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