Removal
Loosen the bolts securing the exhaust system's inlet pipe to the central pipe.
Fig. 2.188. Fastening the exhaust system inlet pipe to the exhaust manifold
Loosen the bolts and nuts securing the exhaust system inlet pipe to the exhaust manifold (Fig. 2.188).
Fig. 2.189. Rubber-metal brackets
Remove the exhaust pipe from the rubber-metal brackets (Fig. 2.189).
Examination
Check for deformations, burnouts and cracks on the muffler and exhaust pipes.
Assess the condition of the rubber-metal brackets.
Installation
Install the exhaust components in the following order: first the exhaust downpipe (with catalytic converter), then the exhaust center pipe and the main muffler. Temporarily tighten the exhaust components.
Hang the components on rubber brackets and align the gaps with the body on both sides.
Tighten the exhaust system components securely. Make sure that there is no contact between the exhaust system components and any parts of the vehicle body.