Muffler: Service and Repair

Resonator

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove and discard the 2 exhaust Y-pipe-to-resonator nuts.
- Discard the gasket.


3. Remove the Torca(R) clamp nut.

4. Separate the resonator from the muffler and tail pipe and remove the resonator.

Installation

1. Grind the spot weld and the tac weld from the Torca(R) clamp and remove the clamp.

2. Clean the uneven surface area and position the new Torca(R) clamp.





3. Install the resonator with a new exhaust Y-pipe-to-resonator gasket and fasteners.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).


4. NOTE: Make sure the clamp position is no more than 27.5 mm (1.08 in) or less than 25.5 mm (1 in) from the inlet of the resonator pipe.
Make sure the back of the slot is covered by the clamp and the resonator button is fully seated inside the notch.






5. Tighten the Torca(R) clamp.
- Tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).