Exhaust Resonator: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the exhaust muffler pipe flange bolts.





3. Remove the exhaust pipe hanger insulator retainers from the exhaust system.





4. Remove the hanger insulators from the resonator.





5. Remove the exhaust pipe hanger insulators from the mufflers.





6. Remove the exhaust resonator clamps from the exhaust resonator.
7. Separate the exhaust resonator from the exhaust muffler pipes.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the exhaust resonator onto the exhaust muffler pipes.
2. Install the exhaust pipe hanger insulators to the mufflers.





3. Install the exhaust pipe hanger insulators to the resonator.
4. Install the hanger insulator retainers to the support rods to the resonator and the mufflers.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





5. Install the exhaust muffler pipe flange bolts.
Tighten the exhaust muffler pipe flange bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the exhaust resonator clamps.
Tighten the exhaust resonator clamp nuts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
7. Inspect all exhaust system clearances. Refer to Exhaust System Clearances.
8. Start the engine and inspect the exhaust system for leaks.
9. Lower the vehicle.