Muffler: Service and Repair

Muffler and Tailpipe





Removal and Installation

NOTE: Exhaust fasteners are of a torque prevailing design. Use only new fasteners with the same part number as the original. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of exhaust components.

NOTE: Check the exhaust hanger isolators for damage and fatigue. Install new exhaust hanger isolators as required.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Remove the 4 nuts and the brace.





3. Cut the pipe where shown.





4. NOTICE: Do not forcibly bend or twist the exhaust flexible pipe. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to the flexible pipe.

Detach the front muffler and tailpipe assembly isolators and remove the 2 catalytic converter-to-muffler and tailpipe assembly nuts.
- Remove the front muffler and tailpipe section.

- Discard the 2 nuts and gasket.






5. Detach the 2 isolators and remove the rear muffler and tailpipe section.

Installation

1. Install the rear muffler and tailpipe section and attach the 2 isolators.

2. NOTE: If the rear muffler and tailpipe section is being serviced, the rear muffler service part is sized to overlap the front muffler and tailpipe section (shown). If the front muffler and tailpipe section is being serviced, install the service sleeve and clamp.
Install the front muffler and tailpipe section.

1. Attach the front muffler and tailpipe assembly isolator.

2. Install a new gasket and 2 new catalytic converter-to-muffler and tailpipe assembly nuts.
- Attach the front muffler and tailpipe assembly isolator.

- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

3. Install the service clamp.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).






3. Install the 4 nuts and the brace.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).