Front Muffler

Front Muffler
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
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Removal

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.








2 Discard the gasket.




3 With assistance, remove the muffler assembly.
E21 - Transmission jack




4 Using the special tool, cut the exhaust pipe at the marked position.
Special Service Tool




Cutter, Exhaust Pipe, 100-051

Installation

NOTE:
Do not tighten the retaining clamp at this stage.
1 Position the RH tail pipe to the muffler assembly.

NOTE:
Do not tighten the retaining clamp at this stage.
2 Position the LH tail pipe to the muffler assembly.

NOTE:
Install a new gasket.
3 With assistance, install the muffler assembly.
4 Align both tail pipes and tighten the retaining clamps to 55 Nm (40 lb.ft).
5 Tighten the catalytic converter nuts and clamp to 48 Nm (35 lb.ft).