Silencer

SILENCER

Service repair no - 30.10.22

Remove

1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove nut and special washer securing silencer strap clamp.
3. Remove 2 flange nuts securing silencer strap clamp.
4. Remove strap clamp.
5. Remove 2 flange nuts securing silencer RH mounting bracket, remove mounting bracket.
6. Remove 3 flange nuts securing silencer to catalyst.
7. Release catalyst from silencer, remove and discard gasket.
8. Release silencer from LH mounting bracket, remove silencer.

Refit

1. Clean mating faces of silencer and catalytic converter.
2. Fit silencer to LH mounting bracket.
3. Fit silencer RH mounting bracket to mounting, fit nuts and tighten to 15 Nm.
4. Fit new gasket to catalyst.
5. Position catalyst to silencer, fit nuts and tighten to 50 Nm.
6. Fit rear silencer clamp to flange studs, fit nuts and tighten to 50 Nm.
7. Align rear silencer clamp strap, fit special washer, fit nut and tighten to 30 Nm.
8. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

CAUTION: Ensure exhaust system is free from leaks. Exhaust gas leaks upstream of the catalyst could cause internal damage to the catalyst.