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Muffler: Service and Repair

W/ RPO Y87:






REMOVAL
1. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
2. Exhaust pipe hanger nut (19).
3. Loosen muffler clamp (17).
4. Slide exhaust pipe (12) out of exhaust muffler (15).
5. Slide exhaust muffler (15) from exhaust muffler bracket.
6. Exhaust muffler (15) from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Exhaust muffler (15) to vehicle.
2. Slide exhaust muffler (15) onto exhaust muffler bracket.
3. Slide exhaust pipe (12) into exhaust muffler (15).
4. Tighten muffler clamp (17). Tighten muffler clamp (17) to 38 Nm (28 ft. lbs.).
5. Exhaust pipe hanger nut (19). Tighten exhaust pipe hanger nut (19) to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: To ensure proper tailpipe extension to rear fascia alignment, when reinstalling exhaust mufflers be sure to follow specifications.

6. Lower vehicle.