Muffler: Service and Repair

Exhaust Muffler Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




2. Remove the three way catalytic converter to muffler pipe nuts (1).




3. With the aid of an assistant, separate the rubber insulators from the exhaust underbody hangers (1, 2, and 3).
4. With the aid of an assistant, remove the muffler assembly from exhaust flexible pipe and the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. With the aid of an assistant, install the muffler assembly to the vehicle and the exhaust flexible pipe.
2. With the aid of an assistant, install the rubber insulators to the exhaust underbody hangers (1, 2, and 3).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the three way catalytic converter to muffler pipe nuts (1) and tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).
4. Lower the vehicle.