Muffler: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle.





2. Remove the following from the Front Pipe/Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (2) assembly:
^ The two bolts
^ The two nuts
^ The muffler/tail pipe assembly (1)





3. Remove one bolt and hanger from the pipe at the muffler (8-2 door), (7-4 door).
4. Remove one bolt and hanger from the muffler.
5. Remove two bolts and hangers (6) from the tail pipe.
6. Remove the muffler/tail pipe assembly from the vehicle.
7. Clean the seal mating surfaces.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Install the muffler/tail pipe assembly hangers in their proper position.





1. Connect the muffler/tail pipe assembly (8-2 door), (7-4 door) to vehicle. Secure the tail pipe with two hangers (6) (one bolt each). Finger tighten the bolt.

Connect the muffler/tail pipe assembly, with a new gasket, to the front pipe/TWC assembly. Secure the assembly with two bolts and two nuts. Finger tighten the bolts.

2. Connect the hanger to the muffler. Secure the hanger with one bolt. Finger tighten the bolt.
3. Connect the hanger to the pipe at the muffler. Secure the hanger with one bolt. Finger tighten the bolt.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Align all system components properly to prevent any noise or vibrations before tightening fasteners.
^ Tighten TWC-to-muffler/tail pipe assembly bolts to 50 Nm (57 ft. lbs.).
^ Tighten all hanger bolts to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).

5. Lower the vehicle.