FRAME/BODY PANELS/EXHAUST SYSTEM
• This section covers removal and installation of the body panels, fuel tank and exhaust system.
• Serious burns may result if the exhaust system is not allowed to cool before components are removed or serviced.
• Always replace the exhaust pipe gaskets after removing the exhaust pipe from the engine.
• When installing the exhaust system, loosely install all of the exhaust system fasteners. Always tighten the exhaust pipe joint nuts, then tighten the mounting fasteners.
• Always inspect the exhaust system for leaks after installation.
Seat mounting bolt
Sub-frame upper mounting bolt
Sub-frame lower mounting bolt
Sub-frame upper/lower mounting bolt
Exhaust pipe joint nut
Muffler joint band bolt
Muffler mounting bolt
Heat shield bolt
Exhaust pipe protector bolt
Diffuser mounting torx screw
Rear fender mounting bolt
Radiator shroud upper mounting bolt
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26 |
N-m |
(2.7 kgf-m. |
19 Ibf ft) |
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('05- |
'07) |
30 |
N-m |
(3.1 kgf-m, |
22 Ibf-ft) |
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('05- |
'07) |
49 |
Nm |
(5.0 kgf-m, |
36 Ibf ft) |
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(After |
'07) |
49 |
N-m |
(5.0 kgf-m. |
36 lbf-ft) |
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21 |
N-m |
(2.1 kgf-m. |
15 Ibf ft) |
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21 |
N-m |
(2.1 kgf-m. |
15 lbf-ft) |
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26 |
N-m |
(2.7 kgf-m. |
19 lbf-ft) |
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12 |
N-m |
(1.2 kgf-m. |
9 lbf-ft) |
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12 |
N-m |
(1.2 kgf-m, |
9 lbf-ft) |
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('05- |
'07) |
11 |
N-m |
(1.1 kgf-m. |
8 lbf-ft) |
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13 |
N-m |
(1.3 kgf-m, |
10 lbf-ft) |
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5 N m (0.5 kgf-m,; |
}.7 lbf-ft) |
Excessive exhaust noise
• Broken exhaust system
• Exhaust gas leak
Poor performance
• Deformed exhaust system
• Exhaust gas leak
• Clogged muffler
Remove the bolts and seat.
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SCREW |
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BOLTS |
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SEAT HOOK |
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PRONGS |
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Align the seat hook with the seat bracket screw on the fuel tank and the seat prongs with the subframe.
Install and tighten the seat mounting bolts to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 26 N m (2.7 kgf-m, 19 Ibf ft)
Left side only: Open the air cleaner housing cover.
Remove the seat mounting bolt, side cover bolt and side cover.
Leftside: SEAT MOUNTING BOLT
SIDE COVER
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AIR CLEANER HOUSING COVER |
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SIDE COVER BOLT |
Be careful not to Install the side cover by inserting its tabs into the air damage the tabs, cleaner housing slits.
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SIDE COVER BOLT SEAT MOUNTING BOLT |
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Right side: SIDE COVER |
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TABS |
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Tighten the side cover bolt securely.
Tighten the seat mounting bolt to the specified torque.
TORQUE. 26 N m (2.7 kgf-m, 19 Ibf ft)
Left side only: Close the air cleaner housing cover.
