Muffler: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

Notice: To prevent internal damage to the flexible coupling of the catalytic converter assembly, the converter must be supported. The vertical movement at the rear of the catalytic converter assembly must not exceed 6 degrees up or down.

2. Suitably support the exhaust system.
3. Remove the catalytic converter bolts.
4. Remove the catalytic converter gasket.





5. Remove the exhaust hanger insulators from the exhaust muffler with exhaust pipe and tail pipe.
6. Remove the exhaust muffler with exhaust pipe and tail pipe.

Installation Procedure





1. Install and suitably support the exhaust muffler with exhaust pipe and tail pipe.
2. Install the exhaust hanger insulators to the exhaust muffler with exhaust pipe and tail pipe.





3. Install the catalytic converter gasket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the catalytic converter bolts.
Tighten the catalytic converter bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the support from the exhaust system.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks and underbody contact.