Muffler: Service and Repair

Muffler Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

Note: If there is any damage to the exhaust muffler or to the front pipe of the exhaust muffler, replace whole exhaust muffler assembly.

2. Remove the nuts that secure the muffler to the catalytic converter pipe.





3. Remove the muffler/resonator out of all the insulators securing it to the vehicle.
4. Move the muffler carefully out of the vehicle.





5. If there is damage aft of the exhaust muffler:
^ Suitably support the exhaust system.
^ Cut the exhaust pipe (1), where the damage is located.
^ Remove the damaged exhaust pipe and resonator.

Installation Procedure





1. If replacing the whole muffler pipe assembly, carefully install the muffler into place on the vehicle and secure the exhaust hangars to the insulators.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the muffler to the catalytic converter pipe and secure the pipe with the nuts.
^ Tighten the muffler to converter pipe nuts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
3. If replacing exhaust aft of the muffler:
^ Connect exhaust to insulators as required.
^ Install exhaust pipe to muffler.
^ Tighten the exhaust pipe clamp nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
^ Remove the exhaust support.
4. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks and underbody contact.
5. Lower the vehicle.