Pic. 2.274. Exhaust System Components
Withdrawal
Attention! Before starting the removal or inspection of the exhaust system components, make sure that they have cooled down sufficiently.
Pic. 2.275. Disconnecting the main muffler
Disconnect the main muffler from the center pipe of the exhaust system (pic. 2.275).
Pic. 2.276. Rubber-metal brackets
Remove the rubber-metal brackets and remove the main muffler (pic. 2.276).
Disconnect the central pipe of the exhaust system (with front muffler) from the downpipe of the exhaust system on one side and from the main muffler on the other.
Remove the rubber-metal brackets, and then remove the center pipe of the exhaust system (with front muffler).
Turn away bolts of fastening of an arm of a reception pipe of system of release and disconnect a reception pipe from catalytic converter.
Loosen the bolts securing the intake pipe of the exhaust system to the central pipe of the exhaust system (with front muffler).
Installation
Install the exhaust system components in the following order: exhaust system downpipe first, then exhaust system center pipe and main muffler. Temporarily tighten the exhaust system components.
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.