Table of contents: General description ↓ Removal ↓
General description
1. The exhaust system consists of a front outlet pipe, an intermediate pipe with a muffler, and an exhaust pipe with a muffler.
2. The system is secured along its entire length to rubber suspensions, which are attached to the bottom of the car with metal brackets.
Removal
3. Each part of the exhaust system can be removed separately. First, jack up the front or rear of the car and place it on axle stands. Alternatively, place the car on an inspection pit or overpass.
Discharge pipe
4. Remove the lower skid plate from under the engine compartment.
5. Where applicable, remove bolts and crossmember from under rear of transmission.
6. Remove the bolts and springs and stops from the mountings at the rear of the exhaust pipe. Note the location of the various components to aid in reassembly (see illustrations).
7. Unscrew the nuts and disconnect the exhaust outlet pipe from the exhaust manifold.
8. Support the intermediate part with a jack or a wooden block.
9. Remove the bolts and separate the exhaust outlet pipe from the intermediate part. Remove the O-ring seal and remove the outlet pipe from under the car (see illustrations). Intermediate pipe
10. Loosen the clamp bolts and slide the sleeve off the front of the pipe.
11. Unscrew the clamp bolts and disconnect the intermediate pipe from the exhaust pipe and muffler. Remove the ring.
Note: Do not throw the ring, it is sensitive to impacts.
12. Release the rubber hangers and remove the intermediate pipe from under the car (see illustration).
Exhaust pipe with muffler
13. Unscrew the clamp bolts and disconnect the intermediate pipe from the exhaust pipe and muffler. Remove the ring.
Note: Do not throw the ring, it is sensitive to impacts.
14. Release the rubber mounts and remove the exhaust pipe and muffler from under the car (see illustration). Thermal insulation shields
15. The heat shields are attached to the underbody with screws. Each shield can only be removed after the corresponding part of the exhaust system has been removed. If the shield is removed to gain access to a component mounted behind it, in some cases it is enough to unscrew the screws and simply lower the shield without disturbing the exhaust system.
Installation
16. Each part is installed in the reverse order of removal, paying attention to the following.
- a) Ensure that all traces of corrosion are removed from the flange/tube ends and replace all necessary gaskets and O-rings.
- b) Inspect the rubber mounts for damage or contamination and replace as necessary.
- c) Apply a special paste for exhaust system joints to the connections formed by the clamping rings to ensure a tight seal. Tighten the clamping ring nuts evenly to the tightening torque specified in the Specifications so that the gap between the clamp halves on both sides is the same.
- d) Before tightening the exhaust system fasteners, check that all rubber mounts are correctly installed and that there is clearance between the underbody of the vehicle and the exhaust system.