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FK7-6-101-10 Front-Pipe Back ExhaustInstallation Instructions for the 27WON Performance Front-Pipe Back Exhaust on 2017+ Honda

Civic Hatchback Sport

Written By: Barett Strecker

FK7-6-101-10 Front-Pipe Back Exhaust Release: FK7 Exhaust v1.01 [major] 2018-01-13Guide ID: 390 -

This document was generated on 2019-09-26 08:06:53 PM (MST).

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INTRODUCTION

In this installation guide we have provided step by step instructions to setup, remove the OEMexhaust, and install the 27WON Performance Exhaust.

Advisory:

Working under the vehicle requires a safe and sturdy location for the vehicle to sit onjackstands.The exhaust piping will be hot after recent vehicle operation. Allow the vehicle to cool or use afan to cool the exhaust piping before working on the vehicle.

TOOLS:3 8" Ratchet (1)14mm Socket - Deep (1)17mm Socket - Deep (1)Tongue and Groove Adjustable Pliers (1)3_8" Torque Wrench (1)Silicone Lubricant Spray (1)Hydraulic Jack (1)Jack Stand (3)

PARTS:FK7-6-101 Muffler Section (1)FK7-6-101 Rearward Mid-Section (1)FK7-6-101 Forward Mid-Section (1)27WON 2.50" Tri-Bolt Gasket (3)M10x1.50x35mm Assembled Bolt (6)M10x1.50x20mm Assembled Bolt (2)Step Nut - M10x1.25 (3)



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Step 1 — Getting Started

First and foremost; THANK YOU forbecoming a part of the 27WONFamily. We hope to REDEFINE yourexperience of the aftermarket withthe highest level Parts, CustomerService, Packaging, & Support.

Step 2 — Protect Your Exhaust During Installation

The following instructions are shownwith no bubble wrap or cardboardfor clarity of the installation process.

We recommend leaving as muchprotective bubble wrap/cardboardon the exhaust as possible duringinstall to protect against scratchesand dings during the process.

Cut holes in the bubble wrap toexpose on the flanges, hanger rods,and fastening locations



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Step 3 — Use Our Handy Garage Banner or Floor Mat

The 27WON packaging is not onlydesigned to get your performanceparts to your doorstep safely, but toalso provide you with an awesomegarage banner and/or comfycardboard mat to lay on under yourcar for installation

You can cut out the banner asshown with the orange square

Or you can use the entireunfolded box as a mat to layunder your vehicle

Remove the staples from the box asthey don't feel great on yourbackside...

Step 4 — Accessing the OE Exhaust Part A

Locate the engine under tray to gainaccess to the connection betweenthe front-pipe and down streamexhaust

Use 10mm socket & ratchet toremove the bolts

Orange arrows identify push-clips inStep 5

Yellow square identifies cross-member in Step 6



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Step 5 — Accessing the OE Exhaust Part B

Use large flat head screw driver toremove push-clips on each side ofundertray

Step 6 — Accessing the OE Exhaust Part C

Use 14mm socket & ratchet toremove the 4 bolts holding the crossmember



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Step 7 — Locating Front-Pipe Flange

Locate the connection between thefront-pipe and down stream exhaust

Verify that the exhaust is not to hotto touch, if still hot use a fan to coolthe exhaust piping beforeproceeding

Use 14mm socket & ratchet toremove 3 OE nuts

Step 8 — Tip: Rubber Hanger Removal Part A

Exhaust hangers can be difficult toremove

Apply small amount of siliconespray lubricant to end of hangerrod



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Step 9 — Tip: Rubber Hanger Removal Part B

Use tongue & groove pliers to pressrod out of rubber hanger.

Hook the lower jaw to the edge ofthe rubber hanger. Hook the endof the upper jaw on the end of therod to push the rod out of thehanger

Step 10 — Secure OE Exhaust for Removal

Support the exhaust mid-sectionwith a jack stand, bungy, or secondset of hands before the next step



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Step 11 — Removing Mid-Section Hanger

Locate the dual rod rubber hanger in the exhaust mid section

Use the tongue & groove pliers to pull the rubber hanger off the chassis rod in the direction of thered arrows

The rubber hanger will come off with the OE exhaust

Step 12 — Locate Muffler Section Exhaust Hangers

Forward single rod rubber hangers

Rearward dual rod rubber hangers



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Step 13 — Removing Muffler Section Forward Hangers

Pull the single rod hangercompletely off the hanger rod andpivot out of the way as shown

Complete for both passenger anddrivers sides

Step 14 — Remove Muffler Section Rearward Hangers

Pull the dual rod rubber hangers offthe exhaust hanger rods; the rubberhangers will stay on the vehicle

Lower the exhaust to the ground andremove from under vehicle



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Step 15 — Tip: Dual Rod Rubber Hanger Orientation

Before starting the installation of27WON Performance Exhaustplease identify the requiredorientation of the rubber exhausthangers

Each dual rod rubber hanger has"UP" formed in the mold on thecenter part of the rubber hanger.Verify that the "UP" on the rubberhanger is up before installing the27WON exhaust



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Step 16 — Cleaning the OE Front-Pipe

Remove any debris/residue remaining on the OE front pipe

The surface should be clean and smooth for good gasket sealing; the result should look as shown

An assortment of tools can be used to remove the old gasket material. for example: scraper, sandpaper and scotch bright pad, sand paper wheel...etc

Do NOT remove the OE studs found in the front-pipe; these are used for installation



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Step 17 — Transfer Mid-Section Dual Rod Rubber Hanger

Expose the hanger rods through thebubble wrap, but maintain bubblewrap protection on remainingexhaust

Install the OE dual rod rubberexhaust hanger into the hangers ofthe 27WON exhaust

Use of silicone spray may beneeded

Step 18 — Verify Hanger Orientation

Verify that "UP" is up on the OE dualrod rubber hanger



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Step 19 — Gather Parts to Assemble Mid-Section Exhaust Pipes

Locate the rearward mid-section exhaust pipe

This process is performed off the vehicle for best results

Locate QTY=3 sets of 35mm length M10 bolts

Locate QTY=1 tri-bolt gasket

Step 20 — Tip: Hardware Setup & Assembly

The location of the flat washers,flanges, and split lock washer arecritical for proper fastening andvibration resistance.

17mm M10 Nut

M10 Split Lock Washer

M10 Flat Washers

Exhaust Pipe Flange Location -Between the two flat washers

17mm M10 Bolt Head



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Step 21 — Assembling Mid-Section Exhaust Pipes - Part A

Expose the flanges through the bubble wrap, but maintain bubble wrap protection on remainingexhaust

Position the forward and rearward mid-section inline with the flanges circled in red next to eachother.

Step 22 — Assembling Mid-Section Exhaust Pipes Part B

Install the provided metal gasket

Using the 35mm length M10 bolts,insert the bolts through the forwardmid-section pipe

See Step 20 for hardware setup

Install the remaining washers andnuts. Get the bolts snug, but leaveloose enough for each pipe to moveindependently



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Step 23 — Gather Parts to Assemble Muffler-Section Exhaust

Locate QTY=3 sets of 20mm length M10 bolts

Locate the muffler section

Locate hanger bar

Step 24 — Assembling Muffler Section Part A

Expose the hanger rods and boltinglocations through the bubble wrap,but maintain bubble wrap andcardboard protection on remainingexhaust

The two brackets on the hanger barcircled in red will align with the holesin plate on the muffler section alsocircled in red



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Step 25 — Assembling Muffler Section Part B

Align the bar onto the muffler section and install the 20mm length M10 bolts with the head of thebolt towards the exhaust tips. Then install the remaining flat washer, lock washer and nut.


Use a 17mm socket and torque wrench to torque the bolts to 30-40 ft-lbs

Step 26 — Preparing for Muffler Section Installation

Verify that "UP" is up on the OE dualrod rubber hanger

An extra set of hands may be usefulfor this step. Also the use of siliconespray on the hangers may be helpfulwith installation

The hanger bar is located on the topof the 27WON exhaust



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Step 27 — Installing Muffler Section Part A

Insert both forward hangers as shown

Step 28 — Installing Muffler Section Part B

Then raise the rear end of the muffler section up and insert both rearward hangers



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Step 29 — Verify Forward Muffler Hangers

Verify that the bead of the hangerrod is through both forward rubberhangers as shown

Step 30 — Verify Rearward Muffler Hangers

Verify that the bead of the hangerrods are through the dual rod rubberhangers as shown



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Step 31 — Verify Hanger Bar Clearance

Verify that the hanger bar is notcontacting the chassis. Move themuffler section rearward if thehanger bar is very close or touchingthe chassis

Step 32 — Prepare the Mid-Section Rubber Hanger

Position the rubber hanger as farforward on the hanger rods aspossible to provide clearance for thechassis hanger rod



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Step 33 — Installing Mid-Section Exhaust Part A

Silicone spray may help installationon the chassis hanger rod

Install the assembled mid-sectionpipes onto the vehicle. Mount therubber hanger on the chassishanger rod. Verify the rod bead isfully through the rubber hanger

Step 34 — Set the Mid-Section Rubber Hanger

Re-position the rubber hangerrearward so it is against the hangerrod beads



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Step 35 — Gather Parts to Fasten Mid-Section Exhaust

Locate QTY=3 provided step nuts

Locate QTY=2 provided tri-bolt gaskets

Locate QTY=3 provided 35mm length M10 bolts

Step 36 — Fastening the Mid-Section Exhaust Part A

Install the provided tri-bolt gasketonto the OE front-pipe

Align the studs through the flangethen hand tighten the step nuts

Use a 14mm socket & torquewrench to torque each to 30-40 ft-lbs



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Step 37 — Fastening the Mid-Section Exhaust Part B

Install the provided tri-bolt gasket

Install the 35mm length M10 boltswith the nut side towards the rear ofthe car as shown


Use a 17mm socket & torquewrench to torque to 30-40 ft-lbs

Step 38 — Fastening the Mid-Section Exhaust Part C

Use a 17mm socket & torquewrench to torque the middle flangebolts to 30-40 ft-lbs



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Step 39 — Remove Bubble Wrap and Cardboard

Remove the protective bubble wrapand cardboard from the 27WONexhaust system as shown

Step 40 — Re-Install Undertray Part A

Re-install the 10mm bolts with a10mm socket & torque wrench.Torque to 8-12 ft-lbs



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Step 41 — Re-Install Undertray Part B

Re-install the push clips at each sideof the untertray

Step 42 — Re-Install Cross Member

Re-install the cross member. Use a14mm socket & torque wrench totorque the bolts to 25-35 ft-lbs



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Step 43 — Verify Exhaust Tip Alignment

Stand back from the car and verifythat the tips are centered and havesufficient clearance from the bumper

If the tips are not centered try gentlyshaking the exhaust to settle therubber hangers

If the tips are sitting high, there maybe a rubber hanger that is upside-down. Verify that all hangers areorientated correctly



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Step 44 — Check for Leaks and Rattles

Start the vehicle to check for leaksor rattles. If none, then take a spinaround the block for furtherverification. If you do find a leak orrattle, please inspect the exhaustfurther

A leak could be caused by aloose flange bolt, improperly usedgasket, or if debris is stuckbetween the gasket and flange

A rattle could be caused bymisaligned pipe or a rubberhanger being orientatedincorrectly

If you have exhausted allinvestigation then give us a calland we would be happy to helpand resolve the issue with you



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Step 45 — Notes During Break-In

Exhaust may smoke for the first 30minutes or so of use. This is normal

Exhaust sound will settle a bit duringthe first 100 miles of use. This isnormal.

Your Honda has a cold start systemwhich causes louder exhaust foraround 15 seconds when you startyour car cold

Step 46 — I Dare You to REDEFINE

This completes the installation ofyour 27WON Performance Exhaust

We hope you were impressed withyour 27WON experience and loveyour new exhaust for years to come.Email us at [email protected] orcall us at 571-271-0271 with anyquestions or concerns

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