Kawasaki H2 Race Bypass Exhaust — Install Guide
Kawasaki · H2 / Z1 · SKU 2002030002
What's in the Box
Included parts
2.25” Exhaust Donut
Race Bypass (side)
Brackets & Hardware
Required tools
Alcohol and Microfiber
Philips Screwdriver or Socket
Metric Sockets
Torx Socket
Anti-Seize
Torque Wrench
Installation
1
Remove front cargo bed cover by removing (8) quick rivets. There is a tab underneath the cover holding up against the intercooler cover, you may need to pop the intercooler cover up.
2
Remove the lower cargo bed by removing (12) quick rivets, (4) cargo tie downs, (4) screws. It helps to remove (4) push darts holding the rear fascia on. Remove bed.
3
Remove heat shields under the bed by removing (8) Philips head screws and (2) 10mm. Some screws are through bolted.
3
Photo of heat shields removed.
4
Remove the top heat shields on the header. Remove (5) 10mm nuts and washers.
5
Disconnect the 02 sensor located on the rear of the vehicle. Remove the 02 sensor from the mid pipe. Don’t damage the 02 sensor.
6
Remove both side muffler hanger brackets from the frame. (4) 14mm bolts.
7
Remove (2) 14mm exhaust bolts and springs from the connection between the header and side muffler.
8
Remove (2) 14mm exhaust bolts and springs from the connection between the rear muffler and side muffler.
9
Remove the side muffler, there is hanger in the front you must slide out of the rubber grommet. Remove both exhaust donuts.
10
When installing the new side muffler, use the (1) included 2.25” exhaust donut for the rear muffler mating. Use the OEM 2.0” for the header mating. Apply copper anti-seize to the threads of the 02 sensor. Installation will be the same process as removal.
11
Wipe the entire exhaust system down with alcohol to remove any fingerprints or debris before first start up.
12
Reinstall the factory heat shields and plastics in reverse order.