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Muffler: Service and Repair




Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7) (3.6L)

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Loosen the exhaust muffler clamps (1).




3. With the aid of an assistant, separate the rubber insulators from the exhaust pipe hangers.
4. With the aid of an assistant, remove the muffler assembly (1) from exhaust flexible pipe and the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. With the aid of an assistant, install the muffler assembly (1) to the vehicle and the exhaust flexible pipe.
2. With the aid of an assistant, install the exhaust pipe hangers to the rubber insulators.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Tighten the exhaust muffler clamps (1) and tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
4. Lower the vehicle.