Muffler: Service and Repair

Muffler

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Do not use oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators. They may cause deterioration of the rubber.

CAUTION: Oil or grease-based lubricants on the insulators may cause the exhaust hanger insulator to separate from the exhaust hanger bracket during vehicle operation.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove and discard the 2 exhaust catalytic converter nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
3. Remove and discard the U-bolt clamp assembly from the muffler.
^ To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
4. Remove and discard the 2 resonator nuts.
^ To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
5. Remove and discard the catalytic converter exhaust hanger.
6. Remove the exhaust catalytic converter and the muffler from the vehicle as an assembly.
^ Discard the catalytic converter gasket.
7. Separate the muffler from the catalytic converter.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install new gaskets and nuts.