Outback L.L.Bean Edition AWD F6-3.0L (2002)
Exhaust Pipe: Service and Repair
Rear Exhaust Pipe
REMOVAL
1) Separate rear exhaust pipe from front exhaust pipe.
CAUTION: Be careful, exhaust pipe is hot.
2) Separate rear exhaust pipe from muffler.
CAUTION: Be careful not to pull down rear exhaust pipe.
3) Remove rear exhaust pipe.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Replace gaskets with new ones.
1) Install rear exhaust pipe to muffler.
Tightening torque: 48 Nm (4.9 kgf-m, 35.4 ft. lbs.)
2) Install rear exhaust pipe to front exhaust pipe.
Tightening torque: 18 Nm (1.8 kgf-m, 13.0 ft. lbs.)
INSPECTION
1) Make sure there are no exhaust leaks from connections and welds.