Muffler: Service and Repair

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MUFFLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HYBRID

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. See Lifting.

2. Remove and discard the 2 exhaust catalytic converter nuts.

- To install, tighten to 47 Nm {4.7 kgf-m, 35 ft-lbf}.

3. Remove and discard the U-bolt clamp assembly from the muffler.

- To install, tighten to 47 Nm {4.7 kgf-m, 35 ft-lbf}.

4. Remove and discard the 2 resonator nuts.

- To install, tighten to 47 Nm {4.7 kgf-m, 35 ft-lbf}.

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.