Muffler: Service and Repair

Muffler Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.





2. Remove the frame brace (required on extended versions).
3. Remove the nuts that secure the muffler to the catalytic converter pipe.

Important: If there is any damage to the exhaust muffler or to the front pipe of the exhaust muffler, replace the whole exhaust muffler assembly.





4. Separate the muffler from the hanger insulators.
5. Remove the muffler.





6. If there is any damage aft of the exhaust muffler:
^ Suitably support the exhaust system.
^ Cut the exhaust pipe (1), where the damage is located,
^ Remove the damaged exhaust pipe and resonator.

Installation Procedure





1. If replacing the whole muffler assembly, carefully install the muffler into place on the vehicle and secure the exhaust hangars to the insulators.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





2. Install the muffler to the catalytic converter pipe and secure the pipe with the nuts.
^ Tighten the nuts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
3. If replacing exhaust aft of the muffler:
^ Connect exhaust to insulators as required.
^ Install exhaust pipe to muffler.
^ Tighten the clamp nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
^ Remove the exhaust support.
4. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks and underbody contact.
5. Install the frame brace (required on extended versions).
6. Lower the vehicle.