Exhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe Replacement

Exhaust Muffler with Resonator, Exhaust, and Tail Pipe Replacement (2.0L LHU)

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning Exhaust Service Warning.


Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning Protective Goggles and Glove Warning.


Caution: Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Bending Caution Exhaust Flexible Pipe Bending Caution.

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

2. Remove the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement Rear Axle Replacement.

3. Remove the equalizer beam support in conjunction with the center links. Refer to Equalizer Beam Support Replacement Service and Repair.

4. Support the exhaust system with a suitable tool.




5. Remove 2 exhaust hanger bolts (1).

6. Remove 2 exhaust hanger brackets (2) from the exhaust system (4).

7. Remove 2 exhaust hanger insulators (3) from the exhaust system (4).




8. Remove the 2 exhaust system nuts (1).

9. Remove the exhaust system (4) from the catalytic converter (2).

10. Remove and DISCARD the gasket (3).

Note: A second technician is required.

11. Unsupport and remove the exhaust system.

Installation Procedure





Note: A second technician is required.

1. Install and support the exhaust system.

2. Install a NEW gasket (3).

3. Install the exhaust system (4) to the catalytic converter (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the 2 exhaust system nuts (1) and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).




5. Raise the exhaust system and install the install the 2 exhaust hanger insulators (3) to the exhaust system (4) and the hanger brackets.

6. Install 2 exhaust hanger brackets (2) to the exhaust system (4).

7. Install 2 exhaust hanger bolts (1) and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

8. Unsupport the exhaust system.

9. Install the equalizer beam support in conjunction with the center links. Refer to Equalizer Beam Support Replacement Service and Repair.

10. Install the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement Rear Axle Replacement.

11. Lower and unsupport the vehicle.