1. | Open exhaust shield clamps. Remove Original Equipment (OE) muffler shields. Note the position of the clamps and save for installation. | |||
2. | Remove screws that attach the muffler to the support bar. | |||
3. | Loosen muffler clamp and remove OE muffler. Remove flange nut and pin from OE muffler. Discard muffler and clamp. | |||
4. | Install pin and flange nut on new muffler. Tighten. Torque: 19–27 N·m (14–20 ft-lbs) | |||
5. | Install new muffler clamp (sold separately) onto muffler. Do not tighten clamp now. | |||
6. | Install front muffler shield clamp on to exhaust pipe. Do not fully tighten now. | |||
7. | See Figure 1. Shield clamp (1) should be installed under front header shield. |
Figure 1. Shield Clamp | ||
8. | Install the muffler to the exhaust pipe. Do not fully tighten the muffler clamps now. | |||
9. | Apply threadlocker to the muffler mounting screws and install the muffler mounting screws. Tighten. Torque: 13.6–16.3 N·m (10–12 ft-lbs) LOCTITE 243 MEDIUM STRENGTH THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (BLUE) (99642-97) | |||
10. | Align the muffler clamp. Tighten. Torque: 51.2–58.3 N·m (38–43 ft-lbs) | |||
11. | Install the OE muffler shields and band clamps. Tighten. Torque: 2.3–4.6 N·m (20–41 in-lbs) | |||
12. | Apply threadlocker to the rear muffler shield mounting screws and mount the shield to the muffler. Use an insulating washer on both sides of the shield and a stainless steel washer under the screw head. Torque: 5–6.2 N·m (44–55 in-lbs) LOCTITE 262 HIGH STRENGTH THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (RED) (94759-99) | |||
13. | Align the front muffler shield clamp with the shield. Tighten. Torque: 2.3–4.6 N·m (20–41 in-lbs) | |||
NOTICE Wipe all fingerprints off of exhaust system components after installation and before starting engine. Oil from hands can leave permanent marks on exhaust system finish. (00346a) | ||||
14. | Apply threadlocker to the front muffler shield mounting screw and mount the shield to the clamp. Use an insulating washer on both sides of the shield and a stainless steel washer under the screw head. Tighten. Torque: 5–6.2 N·m (44–55 in-lbs) LOCTITE 262 HIGH STRENGTH THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (RED) (94759-99) |
ITEM | DESCRIPTION (QUANTITY) | PART NUMBER |
---|---|---|
1 | Muffler | Not sold separately |
2 | Muffler shield | 65400473A |
3 | Endcap | 65100159 |
4 | Muffler shield clamp | 65500087 |
5 | Screw, M5 x 12 (3) | 10500080 |
6 | Washer, Stainless Steel (3) | 10300159 |
7 | Washer, Insulating (6) | 10600054 |
Items mentioned in text, but not included in kit | ||
A | Muffler clamp | 65900043 |
B | Muffler screws (2) | 2486 |
C | Exhaust shields | |
D | Exhaust pipe | |
E | Flange nut | 7432M |
F | Pin | 65800-09 |