XC90 2.5T AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2003)
Muffler: Service and Repair
Front Muffler Replacement
Front muffler replacement
Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the
essential information in the illustrations is always correct.
Removal
Removing the muffler
Applies upon first replacement only:
Note! Suspend the front part of the exhaust pipe so that the catalytic converter is not loaded.
Cut the exhaust pipe between the front and rear muffler as described in Rear muffler, replacing See: Rear Muffler, Replacing.
Applies upon second (or higher) replacement:
Note! Suspend the front part of the exhaust pipe so that the catalytic converter is not loaded.
Remove:
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the clamp with nuts between the front and rear muffler
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the 2 nuts of the flange gasket
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the muffler.
Installation
Installing the muffler
Note! For tightening torques, see See: Engine/Specifications/Mechanical Specifications/Tightening Torque
Note! To ensure that there is no exhaust leakage, see Flanged joint, assembling See: Exhaust Pipe/Service and Repair/Flanged Joint,
Assembling.