2007 Maserati Quattroporte Maintenance

2007 Maserati Quattroporte Maintenance Preview: Original Exhaust System Removal Note: With a used vehicle, we suggest a penetrating spray lubricant tobe applied liberally to all exhaust fasteners and allowing a significantperiod of time for the chemical to lubricate the threads before attempting to disassemble. 1. Unbolt and remove the bracket shown in figure 1 located infront of the rear muffler assemblies. 2. Loosen the clamps also shown in figure 1 located just infront of the cross bracket.3. Lubricate all hangers and rubber isolators.4. Beginning with the left (driver) side and using a mufflerstand or an additional person to hold the rear muffler assembly up into position, unbolt the front and back hangerbracket isolators shown in figure 2 and remove the rear muffler assembly from the vehicle. Place hardware to theside.5. Remove the bracket isolators shown in figure 2 from the muffler assembly and using the original hardware installthem back to their original location.6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the removal of the right (passenger)side rear muffler assembly.7. Loosen the clamps located just behind the factory x-pipe assembly.8. Remove the hangers from the rubber isolators and removethe left and right intermediate pipes from the vehicle asshown in figure 3.9. Loosen the clamps located just ahead of the front muffler assembly and remove the muffler from the vehicle as shownin figure 4. Borla Performance Cat-Back™ Exhaust System Installation 1. Place the clamps provided over the expanded ends of the front muffler assembly and set it up into position as shown in figure 5. Do Not tighten theclamps.2. Place a clamp provided over the expanded end of the left (driver side) and right(passenger) side intermediate pipe assemblies and set them up into position asshown in figure 6. Making sure to install the hangers into the rubber isolatorsDo Not tighten the clamps.3. Place a clamp provided over the expanded end of the left (driver) and right(passenger) side rear muffler assemblies and set them up into position as shownin figure 7 making sure to install the hangers into the rubber isolators. Do Nottighten the clamps.4. Check your exhaust system for proper clearance under the vehicle and also fortip alignment.5. Once position has been determined to be correct, tighten the Accuseal™ clampsto 32-35 ft. lbs making sure the clamp opening is not over any of the notches.7. Before starting your vehicle, make sure to check all wires, hoses, brake lines,body parts and tires for safe clearance from the exhaust system.8. Start vehicle and check for any leaks. If any leaks are found, determine cause(such as loose or incorrectly positioned clamp) and repair as necessary.

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