Muffler and Catalytic Converter Overview

Muffler and Catalytic Converter Overview

Catalytic Converter and Front Muffler






1 Front Muffler

• Protect from shocks and impact stress

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Left Catalytic Converter ] Left Catalytic Converter

• Install exhaust system free of stress, refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Service and Repair

2 Gasket

• Replace

3 Nut

• 23 Nm

• Replace

4 Catalytic Converter

• Protect from shocks and impact stress

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Right Catalytic Converter ] Right Catalytic Converter

• Install exhaust system free of stress, refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Service and Repair

5 Nut

• 23 Nm

• Replace

6 Gasket

• Replace

7 Front Clamping Sleeve

• Before tightening, align exhaust system tension-free, refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Service and Repair

• Tighten threaded connections evenly.

8 Nut

• 23 Nm

9 Suspended Mount

• Replace if damaged

10 Bolt

• 23 Nm

11 Bolt

• 23 Nm






1 Center Muffler

• Original equipment as one unit with rear muffler. For repairs, replace each separately.

• Separating point between center and rear muffler, refer to => [ Center Muffler and Rear Muffler, Separating ] Center Muffler and Rear Muffler, Separating

• Install exhaust system free of stress, refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Service and Repair

2 Bolt

• 60 Nm

3 Suspended Mount

• Replace if damaged

4 Bolt

• 23 Nm

5 Clamp

• For the tail pipe

6 Bolt

• 23 Nm

7 Suspended Mount

• Replace if damaged

8 Exhaust Tailpipe

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Tail Pipe ] Service and Repair

9 Rear Muffler

• Original equipment as one unit with center muffler. For repairs, replace each separately.

• Separating point between center and rear muffler, refer to => [ Center Muffler and Rear Muffler, Separating ] Center Muffler and Rear Muffler, Separating

• Install exhaust system free of stress, refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Service and Repair

10 Rear Clamping Sleeve

• For individual replacement of center and rear mufflers

• Before tightening, align exhaust system tension-free, refer to => [ Exhaust System, Installing ] Service and Repair

• Tighten threaded connections evenly.

11 Nut

• 23 Nm

12 Bolt

• 23 Nm

13 Suspended mount

• Replace if damaged

Installed Position of Front Double Clamps





- Install clamping sleeves so threaded connections are below.

• Ends of screws point toward outside of vehicle.

Installed Position of Rear Double Clamps





- Install the left clamping sleeve so the threaded connections are at the left.

• Ends of screws point down.

- Install right clamping sleeve so threaded connections are at top.

• Ends of screws point toward right.

Individual Suspension Components, Left Side





1. Bolt - 9 Nm

2. Bracket

3. Bolt - 23 Nm


Individual Components of Suspension, Right Side





1. Bolt - 23 Nm

2. Bracket

3. Bolt - 23 Nm