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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: On some models, the muffler services with the exhaust pipe, not alone as a complete unit.

  1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to General Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
  2. Remove the front clamps from the muffler. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear clamp from the muffler, if applicable.

  4. Object Number: 160898  Size: SH
  5. Remove the hangers from the exhaust system, as required.

  6. Object Number: 72788  Size: SH
  7. Remove the muffler from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 72788  Size: SH
  1. Install the muffler to the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 160898  Size: SH
  3. Install the hangers to the exhaust system, as required.
  4. Install the rear clamp to the muffler, if applicable.
  5. Install the front clamps to the muffler. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement .
  6. Lower the vehicle.